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April 11, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Seeks Pardon of Man Who Murdered Black Lives Matter Protester 
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In Texas, Republican Governor Greg Abbott is planning to pardon a man
convicted of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester. Daniel Perry was
found guilty by a Travis County jury last week for killing 28-year-old
Garrett Foster at an Austin racial justice protest in July 2020
following the police murder of George Floyd. Conservatives have rallied
behind Perry, a former U.S. Army sergeant. A court docket incorrectly
claimed Perry would be sentenced today; in fact, no sentencing date has
been set. Later in the show, we'll go to Austin, Texas, for an update.


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