New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, who stands down next month, said his office had received a formal petition, which he will consider and make a decision on before the end of the year.
'As someone who is fascinated with New Mexico's rich history, I've always been intrigued by the story of Billy the Kid and, in particular, the alleged promise of a pardon he was given by Territorial Governor Lew Wallace,' he said."
2 comments:
He murdered a jailer and a deputy, at the very least. How about pardoning someone who really deserves it?
I'm with the Cap'n. The Kid was a thief and a killer. The pardon was in exchange for giving state's evidence in a trial. But his continuing criminal record jinxed that. People who want him pardoned have no respect for history.
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