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A public hearing to consider the possible pardon of sentence for John Paul Kupel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CONTACT:  Russ Marlan, Public Information Officer

                        (517) 373-6391

 

The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, to consider the possible pardon of sentence for John Paul Kupel. It will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Plaza Building, Lansing, Michigan.

John Paul Kupel was sentenced to a term of one (1) year probation for the crime of Shoplifting, and to a term of one (1) year probation, fines/costs/restitution of $33 for the crime of Larceny $100 or Less. He was sentenced on May 7, 1966 and November 10, 1966 from Wayne County.

Thomas R. Combs, Chairperson of the Michigan Parole Board, will conduct the hearing under the provisions of MCLA 791.244 prior to any recommendation for executive clemency by the Parole Board.

This hearing is required by state law prior to consideration of any pardon by the Governor.