Colorado: Governor Polis Announces Clemency Actions

DENVER ~ In a recent announcement, Governor Jared Polis of Denver has granted clemency to 44 individuals, including 35 pardons and 9 commutations. This decision comes after careful consideration and review of each individual's case, taking into account input from victims, family members, law enforcement, and those in the justice system.

The power of clemency is not one that the Governor takes lightly. In his statement, he acknowledges the gravity of this responsibility and its potential to change lives by granting second chances to those who have made grave mistakes. He also acknowledges that this power can sometimes be controversial.

Among those granted commutations are Joseph Aguayo, Matthew Aldaz, Eugene Gilbert, Conrad Harrell, Brandin Kreuzer, Mondo Moralez, Tina Peters, Richard Sandbom, and Wendell Weaver. A commutation changes a prison sentence for these individuals.

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Of these nine individuals, six will be eligible for parole on June 1st of 2026. The terms and conditions of their parole will be determined by the Parole Board. Joseph Aguayo will be eligible for parole in December of 2033 while Eugene Gilbert will be eligible in September of 2027. Mondo Moralez will have to wait until May of 2043 for his parole eligibility.

In addition to the commutations, Governor Polis also granted pardons to Louise Almanzan, Tomas Arellanes, Denise Barber, Shawn Bishop, Robert Bunn, Rachel Byers, Alan Davis, Lanette Denton,Sasha Froyland,Raymond Grau,Samuel Hernandez,Micheal Hock,Wiliam Hood,Sheriece Hurd,Davis Johnson,Erin Kalteich,Todd McAllister,Haydee McBride,Marc McGuire,Brian Neafus,Mattew Neptune,Ahn Nguyen,Melva Pitts ,Anna Reyes-Lucero,Kristin Robledo,Edward Sanchez,Sean Sanger,James Tallo,Robert Vanasse,Kim Velasquez,Alexander Vucasovich,Joshua Wetzel,Patricia Woods,Robert Worrall II,and Justin Young.

The Governor's Executive Orders and Clemency Letters can be read for more information on each individual's case. This decision by Governor Polis serves as a reminder of the power of clemency and its potential to bring about positive change in the lives of those who have made mistakes.

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