The Wisconsin government is pardoning multiple cannabis convictions, bringing the total to nearly 500
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On Friday, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D), a supporter of cannabis legalization, announced new pardons, including nine for people previously convicted of cannabis-related offenses, the High Times reported.
“There is power in redemption and forgiveness, especially for people who have worked to overcome their past mistakes to become productive, positive members of their communities,” Evers said in a statement. “I’m grateful to be able to give these people who worked hard for this a second chance.”
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Evers, who is standing for re-election this year, has granted a total of 498 pardons. According to a bulletin for his office, he “issued more pardons in his first three years in office than any other governor in contemporary history.”
A pardon “does not erase court records,” but it is “an official act of forgiveness that restores rights lost when someone is convicted of a crime, including the right to serve on a jury, hold public office, and be granted certain professional licenses.” own,” Evers explained.
This article originally appeared on Benzinga and has been republished with permission.
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