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Virginia Governor Pardons Shooter, Sparks Outrage from Victim's Family

1/28/2026

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Glenn Youngkin, the Governor of Virginia (R), granted an absolute pardon to Wesley Shifflett.
Shifflett was convicted in the 2024 fatal shooting of unarmed Timothy McCree Johnson.
Youngkin cited a report that deemed Shifflett's use of deadly force lawful.
Johnson's mother criticized the decision, questioning the need to overturn the jury's verdict.

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Glenn Youngkin, the Governor of Virginia (R), granted an absolute pardon to Wesley Shifflett.
Shifflett was convicted in the 2024 fatal shooting of unarmed Timothy McCree Johnson.
Youngkin cited a report that deemed Shifflett's use of deadly force lawful.
Johnson's mother criticized the decision, questioning the need to overturn the jury's verdict.