Texas Governor Moves to Pardon Army Sergeant Convicted of Killing Black Lives Matter Protester

Abbott and other Texas Republicans criticized the prosecution of Daniel Perry, claiming he was defending himself under state "Stand Your Ground" law.
Perry faces life in prison after being found guilty of murder in the 2020 shooting death of Garrett Foster.
Abbott requested that the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles expedite a recommendation of pardon for Perry.
Democrats slammed Abbott's move as a political attack on the rule of law to appease his right-wing base.
Perry claimed he shot in self-defense after Foster raised an AK-47, but witnesses disputed this claim.