Virginia Governor Pardons Cop Convicted of Killing Unarmed Black Man
Indisputable with Dr. Rashad RicheyJanuary 31, 20266 min19,949 views
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- 👮 Ex-deputy Wesley Gonzalez Shifflet was convicted in October 2024 of reckless firearm use for fatally shooting Timothy McCree Johnson, an unarmed 37-year-old Black man.
- ⚖️ Although acquitted of manslaughter, Shifflet was sentenced to three years in prison but served only two nights before Governor Glenn Youngkin commuted his sentence.
Governor's Justification and Controversy
- 🏛️ Governor Youngkin issued a full pardon on January 15th, stating that Shifflet's use of deadly force was lawful and consistent with department policy.
- 🗣️ Johnson's mother called the governor's actions
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Wesley Gonzalez ShiffletTimothy McCree JohnsonGlenn YoungkinVirginia GovernorPolice ShootingUnarmed Black ManConviction CommutedReckless Firearm UseManslaughter ChargePardonRule of LawPolitical AmbitionFairfax County Commonwealth Attorney
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