Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision to pardon Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murdering Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in 2020, has sparked widespread outrage.
The pardon has drawn sharp criticism from Foster's family and the Travis County District Attorney. Foster's common-law wife, Whitney Mitchell, condemned Abbott's decision, stating that it "desecrated the life of a murdered Texan and U.S. Air Force veteran" and sent a message that those with differing political views can be killed with impunity. Travis County District Attorney José Garza accused Abbott and the parole board of "putting their politics over justice and making a mockery of our legal system."
Headlines read "Horrible" and "Beyond F'd Up." The decision has reignited debates over the state's controversial "stand your ground" law and the politicization of the criminal justice system.
May 24th, 2024, 03:00 pm
Black Lives Don't Matter
Black Lives Don't Matter In Texas, And They Damn Sure Don't To Greg Abbott.
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Published May 24th, 2024, 03:00 pm
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision to pardon Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murdering Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in 2020, has sparked widespread outrage.
The pardon has drawn sharp criticism from Foster's family and the Travis County District Attorney. Foster's common-law wife, Whitney Mitchell, condemned Abbott's decision, stating that it "desecrated the life of a murdered Texan and U.S. Air Force veteran" and sent a message that those with differing political views can be killed with impunity. Travis County District Attorney José Garza accused Abbott and the parole board of "putting their politics over justice and making a mockery of our legal system."
Headlines read "Horrible" and "Beyond F'd Up." The decision has reignited debates over the state's controversial "stand your ground" law and the politicization of the criminal justice system.
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Black Lives Don't Matter
We all agree that All Lives Matter, well most of us. Would it not make sense that all lives can not matter until black lives matter? The Black Lives Matter Movement is important, carries a strong message, and brings hope to many that someday black lives will matter. So, This brings us back to the sad truth that... Black Lives Don't Matter.
