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Walz's Pardon Sparks National Debate | Minneapolis News
Governor Tim Walz’s controversial pardon of Tou Lue Vang—a man convicted of repeatedly assaulting a ten-year-old girl—has ignited national debate, with critics calling it a betrayal of justice and supporters, including a Star Tribune columnist, defending Walz’s stance. Vang, who admitted the child was at fault and received a stayed sentence instead of prison, was later deported after fearing deportation due to his conviction. The unanimous pardon by the Minnesota Board of Pardons, including Walz, Ellison, and Hudson, drew sharp backlash, especially after the victim’s family was shattered and…
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