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Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson — unanimously voted to grant Vang a pardon.
Advertisement In explaining the decision, commission members pointed to Vang’s record since his release from prison, noting that he had not committed any additional crimes, had built a family, and had established a local painting business, Fox noted
During the hearing, Walz incorrectly referred to Vang as a “citizen. ”
He said Vang has become a “critical member of the community” since his release from prison.
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