Haley Barbour

VIDEO: Mississippi Supreme Court to hear case over ex-Governor’s many pardons

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Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour ignited a firestorm of controversy when he pardoned nearly 200 individuals, some of them still in jail and at least one a convicted murderer, shortly before he left office. Now the state Supreme Court will take up the case.

Woman speaks out after sister’s killer is pardoned, released by Haley Barbour

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Haley Barbour ignites storm of controversy with last-minute pardons

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Top of the Hour: Barbour Pardons Deemed Legal by Mississippi Supreme Court, Morning Headlines

Mississippi Pardons May Spark Manhunts

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Top of the Hour: Haley Barbour’s Pardon Spree, Morning Headlines

A judge in Mississippi has temporarily blocked the release of 21 inmates pardoned by now former Governor Haley Barbour. Jim Hood, Mississippi’s Attorney General, tells CNN Barbour failed to publish pardon requests 30 days before they were granted as required by law.

Barbour Pardons Draw Public Outcry

On Tuesday, outgoing Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour granted full and unconditional pardons to 193 inmates. Many of these prisoners had been convicted of murder, rape, assault and robbery. Four of those released had served as trustees in the governor’s mansion as part of a program for inmates who earned special privileges. However, Barbour may have […]

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