In this episode of Bloody Angola, we explore the recent transition of power with the election of Governor Jeff Landry as it relates to crime and the recent pardons of outgoing Louisiana Governor John Bell Edwards..
Previous governor, John Bel Edwards, is known for his leniency in crime and numerous acts of clemency. We delve into the governor's authority to grant sentence commutation, the role of the pardon board in reviewing applications, and the different types of clemency that exist.
We focus on the actions of John Bel Edwards, who commuted the sentences of 70 prisoners and pardoned 56 inmates, including those convicted of murder.
We move on to discuss high-profile murder cases from St. Tammany Parish. The prominent cases of David Daniel Rushing, who initially faced a first-degree murder charge but later claimed intoxication, and Frederick Kirkpatrick, who was convicted of first-degree murder and express our disgust at the pardons that allow these criminals to have their records cleared.
Transitioning to the current governor, Jeff Landry, known for his tough stance on crime, Landry stands firm on his commitment to restoring law and order. We discuss his intentions to crack down on district attorneys and hold them accountable for failing to prosecute criminals.
Chapters
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0:02:07 Changing of the Guard: New Governor, New Policies
0:05:36 Clemency Applications and Eligibility Requirements
0:14:09 John Bel Edwards' High Rate of Sentence Commutations
0:16:03 Pardons: Complete Forgiveness and Restoration of Rights
0:17:12 Pardons of Convicted Individuals with Murder Charges
0:19:07 Continuation of List: Pardons for Murder and Robbery
0:21:03 Additional Pardons for Murder and Other Crimes
0:22:55 Discussion on the Number of Murderers Granted Pardons
0:24:46 The Tragic Murder at Buddy's Escape Lounge
0:25:37 The Fatal Shooting at Sluggo's Bar
0:26:31 Shocking Murder Case in St. Tammany Parish
0:27:04 Challenging the prosecution's claim of drunken confession
0:28:29 Jeff Landry's Tough Stance on Crime
0:30:26 Jeff Landry's Anti-Crime Ads as Governor Candidate
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