Soldier Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing Armed Protester; Texas Governor Seeks Pardon

Perry faced a minimum sentence of 5 years and a maximum of life in prison for the fatal shooting of Garrett Foster during a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest in Austin.
Perry's defense team argued self-defense, while prosecutors presented evidence that Foster never raised his weapon and that Perry could have avoided confrontation.
Perry's conviction outraged conservatives, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott pushed for a pardon, claiming Texas' "Stand Your Ground" law justified Perry's actions.
Perry shared racist content in private messages, and evidence presented at trial showed animus toward protesters.
An appeal of the conviction and cooperation with Abbott's pardon efforts are planned.