Breaking news live updates: Texas governor pardons Uber driver convicted of murdering Black Lives Matter protester – The Times of India

   

An Uber driver convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting a man taking part in a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020 was granted a full pardon on Thursday by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.The clemency proclamation for Daniel Perry, a US Army sergeant, was issued shortly after the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole unanimously recommended a full pardon and restoration of Perry’s firearm rights following an investigation the board conducted at the governor’s request. (Reuters)