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Gov. Walz pardons Jai Vang to avoid deportation to Laos

Published May 27, 2026 | Video Starts at 01:44

The Clemency Review Commission recommends the Board of Pardons grant a pardon without a second hearing to Jiveg. At this time, I would mention that Mr. Bang was convicted as an 18 year old of a robbery involving a firearm. He was subsequently arrested and tried and did time in prison for that crime since that time as an 18 year old. Over the past 30 plus years, Mr. Vang has started a family. (01:44–02:19)

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