Democrats slam GOP over Barbour pardon

Mississippi Democrats issued a press release today condemning Republicans for a pardon issued by Governor Barbour:

On the Sunday before his term expires, Governor Haley Barbour has pardoned David Glenn Gatlin, a man convicted of murder, aggravated assault, and burglary in 1993. Gatlin, who has served as a trustee in the Governor?s mansion, was convicted of killing his wife, Tammy Ellis Gatlin.

House Democratic Caucus Leader Bobby Moak (Bogue Chitto) said, ?The Republican party needs to lead and re-think its catch and release program. Law enforcement picks these violent criminals up and Republicans let them go.? Moak added, ?This is the latest in a long line of irresponsible decisions by a party that claims to stand for law and order.?

WLBT story on pardon

?I know that people will say that lame duck pardons are a political tradition but this is one tradition that needs to go away. The people of Mississippi and their justice system deserve better. In the past we have tried to limit this authority by allowing law enforcement and victims? families the opportunity to have their voice heard on these decisions that bypass the parole board. It?s time to make these changes,? Moak said.

Source: http://kingfish1935.blogspot.com/2012/01/democrats-slam-gop-over-barbour-pardon.html

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