More than half the inmates Noem released early without parole board review have been re-charged

By: John Hult

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 1,482

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

Body Text Preview

Twelve of the 19 people granted early release from prison by former South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem without a customary review by a state board have since been charged with new crimes.

Nine of them have pleaded guilty to one or more of those charges.

During her time in office, Noem issued 27 total commutations. Those clemency orders, which can release a person from prison or shorten their sentence to make them eligible for parole, …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us