***We are retracting the portion of this podcast referencing that all of these inmates received a full pardon, we like most of the general public received incomplete information. While all received "a" pardon", most received clemency meaning they got a reduction in sentence, However 5 inmates in particular did receive a full pardon. The episode following this episode contains the details of this retraction.***In this episode of Bloody Angola, we explore the recent transition of power with the election of Governor Jeff Landry as it relates to crime and the recent pardons of outgoing Louisiana Governor John Bell Edwards.. Previous governor, John Bel Edwards, is known for his leniency in crime and numerous acts of clemency. We delve into the governor's authority to grant sentence commutation, the role of the pardon board in reviewing applications, and the different types of clemency that exist.We focus on the actions of John Bel Edwards, who commuted the sentences of many prisoners and granted several inmates full pardons.The current governor, Jeff Landry, known for his tough stance on crime, Landry stands firm on his commitment to restoring law and order.Chapters0:02:07 Changing of the Guard: New Governor, New Policies0:05:36 Clemency Applications and Eligibility Requirements0:14:09 John Bel Edwards' High Rate of Sentence Commutations0:16:03 Pardons explained0:17:12 Pardons of Convicted Individuals.0:19:07 Continuation of List: Pardons.0:21:03 Additional Pardons for Murder and Other Crimes0:28:29 Jeff Landry's Tough Stance on Crime0:30:26 Jeff Landry's Anti-Crime Ads as Governor CandidateFACTOR!Healthy and Fresh never frozen meals, prepared by chefs and ready to eat in just 2 minutes! Factor saves us time to get back to podcasting and Bloody Angola Podcast listeners get 50% off now by going to https://www.factormeals.com/bloodyangola50 and using the code bloodyangola50 for 50% off!

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