According to a press release from Governor Tony Evers, he has granted another 49 pardons, with three in our listening area. Evers has granted more pardons during his first three years in office than any other governor in contemporary history. To date, the he has granted 498 pardons.
Danielle Arrigo was 22 when she twice sold marijuana to a confidential informant. She now lives in Burlington with her daughter and has earned her associate degree.
Genoa City resident Jeremy Busch was 18 when he was pulled over for suspected drunk driving and police discovered he had been drinking and smoking marijuana. Now 22 years later, he has obtained an associate and bachelor’s degree in the fields of civil engineering and architecture, graduating magna cum laude.
Quentin Williams was 16 and driving a group of friends when an individual in a separate car made an obscene gesture, causing Williams to chase them and injure a pedestrian, who supports his pardon. Now 25 years later, Williams resides in Milton with his family.
A pardon is an official act of forgiveness that restores rights lost when someone is convicted of a felony, including the right to serve on a jury, hold public office, and hold certain professional licenses. A pardon does not expunge court records. Under Executive Order #30, individuals convicted of a Wisconsin felony may apply for a pardon if they completed their sentence at least five years ago and have no pending criminal charges. Individuals currently required to register on the sex offender registry are ineligible for a pardon.
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