Weber Applauds POTUS Pardon of Jack Johnson
Statement
Issues: Executive Branch Legal
On Thursday, May 24, 2018, President Donald Trump granted a full, posthumous pardon to heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson. Following the pardon, Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement:
"Jack Johnson is the Galveston Giant. His contributions to the community and to history are numerous. Jack saw many hardships and adversities in life, and he wasn't afraid to step into the ring and face a challenge. His conviction under the Mann Act was utterly wrong. Having just commemorated the 140th anniversary of his birth, it's truly historic to see this legendary Texan pardoned.
"I applaud President Trump for pardoning Jack Johnson. The memory of our Galveston Giant can now be celebrated in full."
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