Most of the Honorable Ted Strickland, Governor of the state of Ohio's favorable clemency decisions are grants of pardon (2005-2006: 29; 2007: 39) associated with comparatively minor and/or non-violent offenses. In every case, these pardons have been granted to individuals who have completed their entire sentence, usually many years ago. Virtually every case involves an individual who has not re-offended with the exception of traffic violations.
The individuals granted pardons today have demonstrated that they have been rehabilitated and have assumed the responsibilities of citizenship.
Former Governor Bob Taft did not act on 63 clemency requests from 2005 and 2006. So Governor Strickland's staff has been overwhelmed with reviewing all requests.
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn have granted an unprecedented number of pardons.
