Joining to discuss is Jeff Sharlet, author of "The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War." He covers the growth of right-wing extremism. Extremism experts warn that Abbott's push to pardon Daniel Perry is part of a larger pattern within the GOP to normalize violence. Today, the county's district attorney asked to present evidence to the Texas Board of Pardons as it considers Abbott's request. Hours later, the governor announced his request for an expedited review and pardon recommendation by the state pardon and parole board. They are rioting outside my apartment complex." He texted a friend - quote - "I might have to kill a few people on my way to work. In the weeks leading up to the violence, Perry had expressed opposition to the nationwide protests. Perry's attorneys argued he shot in self-defense after Foster pointed his gun first, a claim eyewitnesses disputed in court. Protesters surrounded Perry's car, and he fired five shots, killing Foster. But Republican Governor Greg Abbott condemned the verdict, and said he'd work as swiftly as Texas law allows towards a pardon, adding that: "Texas has one of the strongest stand your ground laws of self-defense that cannot be nullified by a jury."įoster was marching in a Black Lives Matter demonstration, when Perry ran a red light and turned drove into the crowd in downtown Austin. On Friday, a jury found Army Sergeant Daniel Perry guilty of shooting and killing 28-year-old Garrett Foster in July 2020. A man convicted of murder in Texas may now be pardoned before he's even sentenced.
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