DS, one page, 8.5 x 14, January 7, 1980. State of Arkansas proclamation commuting the sentence of a convicted murderer. In part: “Whereas Willie Lee Singleton, A.D.C.#57231, was convicted in Pulaski County, Arkansas of the crime of Murder First Degree and sentenced on November 21, 1965 to a term of seventy-eight years; four (4) months; twenty-one days imprisonment in the Arkansas Department of Correction; and Whereas, the Board of Pardons and Paroles recommends that the sentence of Willie Lee Singleton be commuted to parole eligibility; Now therefore, I, Bill Clinton, by the virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Governor of the State of Arkansas do hereby commute the sentence of Willie Lee Singleton to a term of seventy-two (72) years; four (4) months; nine (9) days." Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Clinton, and countersigned by Secretary of State Paul Riviere. In fine condition, with expected document wear.
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