Jerry Brown Pardons 127 People, Focuses On Drug Offenses

In the holiday spirit of forgiveness, Gov. Jerry Brown announced pardons on Tuesday for 127 people.

Everyone getting their names cleared finished serving their time more than a decade ago and has stayed out of trouble since, according to Brown's office. The clemency messages also testified that the people in question had become upstanding citizens who "exhibited good moral character" and "lived an honest and upright life."

"Pardons are not granted unless they are earned," said a message from Brown's office announcing the pardons.

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