Governor Lee Grants Pardon to Hardeman County Man
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced executive clemency decisions for 16 individuals, including one Hardeman County man, Stephen Robinson.
“After thoroughly reviewing the merits of each case, I have decided to grant 16 individuals executive clemency,” said Lee. “Each individual case is unique and warranted consideration, and I thank the Board of Parole members for their thoughtful recommendations throughout this process.”
In July of 2011, in the Circuit Court of Hardeman County, Tennessee, Stephen Robinson was convicted of two counts of passing a worthless check. Mr. Robinson had a substance abuse problem that led to his offenses, but after serving his 20 nights in jail, he entered a 28-day rehabilitation program.
Subsequently, Mr. Robinson helped found the Hardeman County drug court, and he served as director of the Hardeman County drug court for two years. Mr. Robinson next served as executive director at the Warriors Substance Abuse Treatment Center in Bolivar. In addition, Mr. Robinson is an ordained minister, certified anger resolution therapist, and peer recovery therapist. The Tennessee Board of Parole recommended granting a pardon to Mr. Robinson.
Additional information on executive clemency can be found here.
Executive Clemency Grants
- Jimmy Lee Clausel, Hardin County – Executive Action: Pardon
- Jacqueline Clements, Hamilton County – Executive Action: Pardon
- Tara Duncan-Rodriguez, Hamilton County – Executive Action: Pardon
- Najeeb Farhat, Knox County – Executive Action: Pardon
- Randy Fleming, Williamson County – Executive Action: Pardon
- Ryan Herron, Warren County and Dekalb County – Executive Action: Pardon
- Kimberly Kerby, Shelby County – Executive Action: Pardon
- William Mee, Meigs County – Executive Action: Commutation to time served, ending his parole
- Jason Moore, Rutherford County – Executive Action: Pardon
- James Norris, Warren County – Executive Action: Pardon
- Randy Pool, Crockett County – Executive Action: Pardon
- Audria Reeves, Chester County – Executive Action: Pardon
- Stephen Robinson, Hardeman County – Executive Action: Pardon
- Aaron Dewayne Vaught, Bradley County – Executive Action: Pardon
- Tabatha White, Davidson County – Executive Action: Commutation to immediate parole eligibility
- Alicia Williams, Davidson County – Executive Action: Commutation to immediate parole eligibility
Proclamations granting individuals clemency can be viewed here.
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