Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has granted clemency to a fired police sergeant who shot and killed an unarmed man accused of stealing sunglasses. Former Fairfax County police Sgt. Wesley Shifflett was sentenced to three years in prison on Friday after he was convicted of recklessly handling a firearm during the 2023 foot chase and shooting of Timothy McCree Johnson. Youngkin said in a statement Sunday that he was convinced the court’s sentence of incarceration was unjust and violated the notion that similarly situated people should receive proportionate sentences.
“If you care about having a fair justice system of Virginia that’s untainted by outside influence, Glenn Youngkin just spit your face,” he said.
Yep.
“Somebody’s got to say ‘Enough is enough,’ Robey said, adding: “These guys put that uniform on every single day — they’re there for your worst day. When is it time to stand up for them?”
There for your worst day being the day they kill you, you mean?
Yep.
There for your worst day being the day they kill you, you mean?