Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares lambasted President Biden after he granted clemency to the "Waverly Two," who they said admitted to being responsible for the 1998 murder of a Sussex County police officer.
President Biden used his clemency power today, his last full day of presidency, to pardon 5 individuals, and commute the sentences of 2 others. One of those pardons went to Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Don Scott.
The “Waverly Two” - Terence Richardson and Ferrone Claiborne were accused of killing Officer Allen Gibson in Sussex County in 1998. They've maintained their innocence.
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As President Joe Biden approaches the end of his term, he has announced a series of last-minute commutations and pardons, including Virginia House Speaker Don Scott.
Gov. Youngkin has released a statement condemning President Biden for granting clemency to two men who are in prison for drug charges in connection to the 1998 death of a