Tennessee governor grants clemency to 34 people

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee granted clemency to 34 people on Thursday, including commuting a sentence for a man convicted of murder who has maintained his innocence. The action reduces or changes penalties for those recipients.

WHO: Gov. Bill Lee; 34 clemency recipients (including a murder-convicted man)

WHAT: Granted clemency to 34 people, including commuting a murder sentence for a man who says he is innocent.

WHEN: Aug 27, 2026

WHERE: Tennessee

WHY: The governor granted clemency as an official act of executive clemency.

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