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Governor Bryan Commutes Sentences for Four Inmates, Pardons Five - Government of the United States Virgin Islands

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Press Releases
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Governor's Office
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Press Release
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Office of the Governor
Date
2026
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1
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Governor Bryan Commutes Sentences for Four Inmates, Pardons Five - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Bryan Commutes Sentences for Four Inmates, Pardons Five - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Bryan Commutes Sentences for Four Inmates, Pardons Five Search Latest Comments No comments to show. January 12 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has granted clemency to nine individuals, commuting the sentences of four and pardoning five, offering them second chances for personal growth and advancement. These commutations and pardons are effective on Monday, January 12, 2026. Emanuel Greer , 55. Due to his exemplary institutional adjustment, his sentence was commuted to time served. Lester Greenidge , 71. Mr. …

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Governor Bryan Commutes Sentences for Four Inmates, Pardons Five - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Bryan Commutes Sentences for Four Inmates, Pardons Five - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Bryan Commutes Sentences for Four Inmates, Pardons Five Search Latest Comments No comments to show. January 12 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has granted clemency to nine individuals, commuting the sentences of four and pardoning five, offering them second chances for personal growth and advancement. These commutations and pardons are effective on Monday, January 12, 2026. Emanuel Greer , 55. Due to his exemplary institutional adjustment, his sentence was commuted to time served. Lester Greenidge , 71. Mr. Greenidge maintained a clean record as well as obtaining numerous certificates of completion. He has been a mentor to his fellow inmates. Governor Bryan has granted him a commutation of his sentence to the years he has already served in payment for his crime. Sholome Akeemo Francis, 39. Throughout his 17-year incarceration, Mr. Francis maintained a clean record as well as obtaining numerous certificates of completion and job skills. His sentence was commuted to 30 years, and as of Monday, January 12, 2026, the remainder of his sentence is suspended. Alston Lambertis, Sr ., 68, maintained a clean record throughout his 43-year incarceration. Governor Bryan has seen fit to grant him a commutation of his sentence to the years he has already served. Governor Bryan pardoned the following individuals for prior offenses: Joseph A. Eastman , 58 Keith Benjamin , 68 Ras Desho Emanuel Afamefuna Joshua a/k/a Larry Emanuel Joshua , 65 Ranold Lionel Jackson , 33 Steven R. Jackson, 40 The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure and future through transparency, stabilizing the economy, restoring trust in the government and ensuring that recovery projects are completed as quickly as possible. Visit transparency.vi.gov # # # TAGS No tags CATEGORIES Uncategorized Previous Next Comments are closed © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands.