Jefferson City, MO (STL.News) On Friday, February 26, 2021, Missouri Governor Mike Parson granted 15 pardons and two commutations according to Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Official clemency documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and are being sent to the individuals.
Pardons:
- John J. McDonough
- Julie A. McGee-Richey
- Ernest P. Thomas
- Charles W. Lundy
- Dustin S. Drollinger
- John A. Bilgere, Jr.
- Clinton W. Beal
- Connie M. Cuzzort-Spain
- Floyd J. Sumner
- Karen L. Johnson-Phillips
- Clarence W. Bergheger
- Jose Barajas
- Kenneth L. Wade, Sr.
- Sean O. Lerma
- Michael G. Brummett
Commutations:
- Patrick W. Flaherty (DOC #344019) commuted to parole eligibility
- Dionysis Soubasis (DOC #515439) commuted to parole eligibility
Governor Parson has instructed his legal team to review clemency files and reduce the backlog inherited by his administration. At last report, there were approximately 3,300 pending clemency applications.