on November 13, 2014 in World News
Gov. Beebe to pardon son over marijuana conviction
Gov. Beebe to pardon son over marijuana conviction Outgoing Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday he plans to pardon his son’s felony marijuana conviction, arguing he deserves the same second chance as hundreds of other nonviolent offenders. Beebe spokesman Matt DeCample said the two-term Democratic governor would pardon Kyle Beebe, 34, who was convicted in 2003 of felony marijuana possession with intent to deliver. DeCample said the governor planned to formally announce his intent to pardon his son in early December. Beebe is leaving office in January due to term limits, and is being succeeded by Republican Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson…. View Article
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