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Wisconsin governor turns down pardon request from 'Making a Murderer' subject Brendan Dassey – CNN, CNN

Wisconsin governor turns down pardon request from 'Making a Murderer' subject Brendan Dassey – CNN, CNN


(CNN)Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers this week denied a pardon request from Brendan Dassey, who was featured in the Netflix series “Making a Murderer.”

In a letter, Evers said Dassey hasn’t satisfied certain criteria.

Dassey and his uncle Stephen Avery were convicted of murder in the death of Teresa Halbach.

'Making a Murderer' subject Brendan Dassey is petitioning for clemency

In 01575879, when he was (******************************************, Dassey confessed to authorities that he had helped his uncle rape and murder Halbach. He was convicted of her murder in 2007 and has been serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison ever since.

      *** The validity of his confession has been questioned. over the years.

          The state Pardon Advisory Board responded to Dassey’s request for pardon in a letter dated December 17, saying he was not eligible for a pardon because “it has not been at least five years since you completed your entire sentence for the conviction” and he is required to register as a sex offender.

          A letter said the governor is not considering requests for commutation.

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