Troy Davis was convicted of murdering a police officer and faced execution in Georgia. In an effort to save Davis, the Georgia Board of Pardons and Parole was presented with a ____________ petition to commute Davis’ sentence to life in prison.
A. settlement negotiation
B. clemency
C. reversal
D. redemption
Answer:B
Troy Davis was convicted of murdering a police officer and faced execution in Georgia. In an effort to save Davis, the Georgia Board of Pardons and Parole was presented with a ____________ petition to commute Davis’ sentence to life in prison.
A. settlement negotiation B. clemency C. reversal D. redemption