Gov. Youngkin Condemns Biden for Granting Clemency to Two Virginia Cop Killers

As one of his final disgusting moves in office, Joe Biden has granted clemency to two men convicted of killing Virginia Police Officer Allen Gibson.

Officer Gibson was shot and killed by Ferrone Claiborne and Terence Richardson as he confronted them during a drug deal on April 25, 1998.

According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, “Upon confronting the suspects, a struggle ensued, and Officer Gibson was shot once in the abdomen with his own weapon. The round struck the edge of his bullet-proof vest. He was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his wound.”

“The prosecutor struck a plea bargain with the two suspects, who were originally charged with capital murder, against Patrolman Gibson’s family’s wishes. On Dec. 8, 1999, the shooter pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 5 years in prison. The second suspect pleaded guilty to acting as an accessory after the fact and was sentenced to 12 months in prison.”

In 2002, Claiborne and Richardson were tried in federal court for the drug deal that led to the murder of Officer Gibson. They were both sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Officer Gibson was married and had an eight-year-old daughter at the time of his murder.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin condemned the clemency announcement in no uncertain terms.

“I am beyond outraged and in utter disbelief that President Biden would announce clemency for Ferrone Claiborne and Terence Richardson—two men who admitted for being responsible to brutally killing Officer Allen Gibson, a hero and dedicated servant to our community,” said Governor Youngkin in a statement.

“What makes this even more unconscionable is the Biden U.S Attorney advised the White House not to commute these sentences as they are violent offenders. The pain and sorrow this clemency causes the Gibson family is unimaginable. To know that the men who took Officer Gibson’s life will walk free is not just a grave injustice—it is a heartbreaking blow to those who continue to mourn his sacrifice. This is despicable; a grim day for justice and for the families who trust that our system will hold the guilty accountable.”

Youngkin’s office noted, “President Obama declined to grant clemency to Ferrone Claiborne and Terence Richardson. In recent weeks, the Biden White House was advised by the Biden U.S. Attorney not to commute the sentences of certain prisoners, as they were violent offenders. Under the current terms, they are set to be released in July.”

The killers are now expected to be freed in July.

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