2 weeks Ago By AP
Tennessee board recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Board of Parole has recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who has spoken openly about his criminal history and what it has taken to overcome it. The board’s action Tuesday leaves the final decision of whether to pardon him up to Gov.
Bill Lee. The board issued its nonbinding recommendation unanimously after a hearing that lasted about an hour and 45 minutes with several witnesses advocating for the musician, including Nashville’s sheriff. A pardon is a statement of forgiveness by the state for a crime or crimes.
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