MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has pardoned 17 more people, his office announced Wednesday.
Their offenses included stealing stolen calves, attempted robbery, arson, car theft, driving a getaway car during a robbery, stealing snowmobiles and dealing marijuana. Most of the crimes were committed decades ago.
Evers said in a statement that he believes in second chances and all the convicts have paid their debt to society. He said they wanted pardons so they could advance in their careers or better serve their communities.
Evers office said the governor has now granted 29 pardons.
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