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UPDATED Aug 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Aug 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Gov. Lee Grants Executive Clemency to 34 Individuals
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced executive clemency for 34 individuals, including pardons and commutations. The decisions were made after consulting the Tennessee Board of Parole, whose recommendations are non-binding, and those not included remain eligible for future clemency.
WHO: Gov. Bill Lee; Tennessee Board of Parole
WHAT: Executive clemency granted to 34 individuals, including pardons and commutations to expedite parole for certain cases.
WHEN: Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 11:11 PM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: After thoroughly reviewing the merits of each case, Gov. Lee decided to grant 34 individuals executive clemency in consultation with the Tennessee Board of Parole.
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