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Starfury

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3. Not sure the governor has that power...

Reply to TheRealNorth (Reply #1)

Sat Aug 14, 2021, 07:13 AM

Aug 2021

If I'm reading this correctly, it would be the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles that would have to issue the pardon. Of course, members of the board are appointed by the governor. Not sure how many current members are Kemp appointees.

Wiki: Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles:

Georgia is one of the three states whose governor does not have the authority to grant clemency, although he retains indirect influence by virtue of his power to appoint Board members.

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One negative about the prosecution occurring in Georgia.... TheRealNorth Aug 2021 #1

Oh, that would really suck. Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #2

Not sure the governor has that power... Starfury Aug 2021 #3