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Minnesota Clemency Commission Reviews High-Profile Cases | Minneapolis News
Minnesota’s Clemency Review Commission is wading into high-stakes cases today, examining 35 serious convictions—including murder—before recommending mercy to the Board of Pardons. The spotlight shines brightest on Ronald Reed, a four-time parole seeker convicted in 2006 for killing a St. Paul officer in 1970, sparking fierce backlash from victims’ families and law enforcement groups. Also under review: Jason Williams, convicted in 1992 for a home invasion that killed a mother and child, and Meng Veng, convicted in 2005 for a gang-related shooting that left two dead. Clemency here can mean…
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