Pardon request 25 years after sex offense sparks discussion on purpose of clemency in South Dakota

By: John Hult

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 1,444

Last Updated: 1 day, 18 hours ago

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SIOUX FALLS — A request for clemency from a man convicted of a sex offense 25 years ago spurred a discussion on the purpose of a pardon Wednesday at a meeting of the South Dakota board empowered to make recommendations to the governor.

The 57-year-old who applied for the pardon hasn’t been charged with a crime since he was convicted of sexual contact with a minor.

He wants to have the 2001 offense cleared …

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