1PRINCETON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy announced 48 new pardons and commutations Friday during a ceremony at Princeton University, marking another major milestone in his administration’s clemency initiative.

The event, held at the university’s School of Public and International Affairs, celebrated the partnership between Princeton students, state officials, and advocacy groups working to give deserving individuals a second chance.

Murphy said the latest round of clemency brings the total number of pardons and commutations to more than 215 since the initiative began in June 2024.

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Governor Phil Murphy grants 48 pardons and commutations under clemency program.

Princeton University students assisted in preparing cases for review.

Over 215 clemencies granted since 2024, more th

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