Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. granted clemency to nine individuals, commuting the sentences of four inmates and pardoning five others, according to a press release issued Monday by Government House.
The commutations and pardons took effect Monday.
Emanuel Greer, 55, had his sentence commuted to time served due to what the administration described as exemplary institutional adjustment. Lester Greenidge, 71, received a commutation to time served after maintaining a clean institutional record, completing multiple programs and serving as a mentor to other inmates, according to the press release.
Sholome Akeemo Francis, 39, who has been incarcerated for 17 years, had his sentence commuted to 30 years, with the remaining portion suspended effective Monday. Alston Lambertis Sr., 68, had his sentence commuted to time served after maintaining a clean record throughout 43 years of incarceration, the press release stated.
The governor also pardoned five individuals for prior offenses: Joseph A. Eastman, 58; Keith Benjamin, 68; Ras Desho Emanuel Afamefuna Joshua, also known as Larry Emanuel Joshua, 65; Ranold Lionel Jackson, 33; and Steven R. Jackson, 40, the release stated.
