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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Jolie McCullough

Daniel Perry is sentenced to 25 years for killing an Austin protester. Gov. Greg Abbott has pledged to pardon him.

Daniel Perry reacts after being sentenced to 25 years for the murder of Garrett Foster, at the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
Daniel Perry reacts Wednesday after being sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of Garrett Foster. (Credit: Courtesy of Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman)

A Texas state district judge on Wednesday sentenced Daniel Perry to 25 years in prison for shooting to death a man protesting police brutality. Gov. Greg Abbott has pledged to pardon the former U.S. Army sergeant for the crime.

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