Louisiana governor pardons 56 inmates, including 40 convicted murderers
OAN’s Abril Elfi
9:13 AM – Saturday, December 23, 2023
The Governor of Louisiana Pardons 56 Inmates, Including Murder Convicts
The governor of Louisiana has made a bold move by pardoning 56 inmates, 40 of whom were convicted of murder.
Governor John Bel Edwards (D-La.) has granted pardons to numerous prisoners, including a man who was on death row and another who brutally stabbed a woman 39 times.
Edwards has signed pardons for 56 inmates to be released in five different batches, aiming to change Louisiana’s reputation as the “World’s Prison Capital.”
The outgoing governor, whose term ends on January 8th, 2024, is determined to fulfill his campaign promise of reducing the state’s incarcerated population.
“For as long as I can remember, Louisiana reflexively responded to an increase in crime by putting more people in prison and keeping them there longer,” Edwards told Louisiana news outlet NOLA.com this week.
“We’ve never been made safer as a result of that,” Edwards said. “There is no data to suggest that an increase in crime here was because of the reforms.”
Reports indicate that other released inmates include those convicted of robbery, arson, aggravated kidnapping, theft, and drug dealing.
In December alone, Edwards pardoned five prisoners guilty of first-degree murder and eleven guilty of second-degree murder.
The 57-year-old has been serving as governor since 2016, winning re-election in 2019 and becoming the first Democrat to achieve re-election in Louisiana since 1975.
Republican Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has been elected as Edwards’ successor.
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What are the potential consequences, both positive and negative, of pardoning inmates convicted of violent crimes for Louisiana’s crime rates and overall well-being
The Governor of Louisiana Pardons 56 Inmates, Including Murder Convicts
The governor of Louisiana has made a bold move by pardoning 56 inmates, 40 of whom were convicted of murder. Governor John Bel Edwards (D-La.) has granted pardons to numerous prisoners, including a man who was on death row and another who brutally stabbed a woman 39 times.
Edwards has signed pardons for 56 inmates to be released in five different batches, aiming to change Louisiana’s reputation as the “World’s Prison Capital.” The outgoing governor, whose term ends on January 8th, 2024, is determined to fulfill his campaign promise of reducing the state’s incarcerated population.
“For as long as I can remember, Louisiana reflexively responded to an increase in crime by putting more people in prison and keeping them there longer,” Edwards told Louisiana news outlet NOLA.com this week. “We’ve never been made safer as a result of that,” Edwards said. “There is no data to suggest that an increase in crime here was because of the reforms.”
Reports indicate that other released inmates include those convicted of robbery, arson, aggravated kidnapping, theft, and drug dealing. In December alone, Edwards pardoned five prisoners guilty of first-degree murder and eleven guilty of second-degree murder.
The 57-year-old has been serving as governor since 2016, winning re-election in 2019 and becoming the first Democrat to achieve re-election in Louisiana since 1975. Republican Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has been elected as Edwards’ successor.
This move by Governor Edwards has sparked discussions and debates about the criminal justice system and the role of rehabilitation in reducing crime rates. While some support the governor’s efforts to address the issue of overcrowded prisons and focus on reform, others express concerns about the potential risks associated with releasing inmates convicted of violent crimes.
Only time will tell the impact these pardons will have on Louisiana’s crime rates and the overall well-being of the state. As the nation continues to grapple with issues of criminal justice and rehabilitation, it is crucial to strike a balance between punishment and opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
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