(WSIL) -- Governor Mike Parson granted 17 pardons and approved one commutation.
Official pardon documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and are being sent to the individuals.
Pardons:
- Michael Becker
- Theresa Boatright
- Eldon Colclasure
- Janet Cook
- Caleb Foster
- Joel Hawkins
- Jeanette Haynes
- LaRhonda Jiles
- Jimmie Jones
- Jeremy Leake
- Sarah Curless
- Terry Mills
- Glenn Rinks
- Jackie Sadler
- John Stinson
- Robert Tumlinson
- John Wixom
Commutations:
- Robert Matteson
Governor Parson has instructed his legal team to continue reviewing clemency files and working to reduce the backlog inherited by his administration.
At last report, there were approximately 3,250 pending clemency applications.Â
