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Pardons in Louisiana Overworked and Misused
The State Board of Pardons is flooded with petitions as it reviews new evidence or mercy pleas. Critics say the board acts as an appellate court, undermining jury, judge, and Supreme Court decisions, while district judges evade responsibility by shifting cases to the board.
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