Greg Abbott seeks pardon from sergeant who shot protester

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Hello everyone! Today we're going to talk about a recent news story that got a lot of attention in the United States. According to [1], Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he intends to seek a pardon for an army sergeant recently convicted of murder after shooting a Black Lives Matter movement protester during a protest.

According to [2], Abbott said in a tweet that a pardon in Texas should be recommended by the Board of Pardons and Parole. He also instructed the board to speed up its review of the case and said he is looking forward to signing the pardon as soon as it reaches his desk.

The news also broke on Twitter, as seen at [3].

The governor's action has sparked controversy and outrage among civil rights activists and advocates of the Black Lives Matter movement, who see the move as a clear message of support for police violence and racism. We still don't know how this story will unfold, but we will continue to follow and bring you more information.

Thank you for watching and until next time!

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