Group protests for governor to pardon people, not turkeys

Written By Decarcerate Now! NC

BY WRAL NEWS | UPDATED NOVEMBER 26, 2020 5:50 PM

Demonstrators held a vigil to point out that each year in office, Gov. Roy Cooper has pardoned two turkeys yet has not pardoned or provided clemency for any person.

Watch: https://www.wral.com/group-protests-for-governor-to-pardon-people-not-turkeys/19403255/

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