A Nashville man has been pardoned by Gov. Lee for a conviction from 2010. The individual in question is Kennda Watkins.
This pardon comes after a lengthy period of effort by Watkins to clear his name. As a result of Gov. Lee's decision, Watkins has been exonerated.
Further details regarding the circumstances of the pardon and Watkins' case are available from WKRN News 2, the local ABC affiliate that reported on the development.
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After years of fighting, Kennda Watkins has been exonerated.
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