Missouri Governor Mike Parson granted 17 pardons today

Today, Governor Mike Parson granted 17 pardons and approved one commutation pursuant to Article 4, Section 7 of Missouri's Constitution, according to a release from Governor Parson's Office.

For privacy reasons, Governor Parson's Office will not be releasing the names of these individuals until appropriate communications can be made to families.

Currently, there are 3,250 pending clemency applications.