JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (News First) – Governor Mike Parson handed out three pardons in August. A news release from the governor says official documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and have been sent to the individuals. They are Martin Johnson, Thomas Monroe, and Andy Scott.
In addition, Governor Parson denied nine clemency applications. The Governor’s Office now holds fewer than 100 pending clemency applications. When he was sworn into office, he inherited a clemency backlog of more than 3,500 and has received hundreds more since. Governor Parson says he has prioritized providing individuals an answer, whether approved or denied.
