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A public hearing to consider the possible pardon of sentence for Frank Rodriguez

The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., to consider the possible pardon of sentence for Frank Rodriguez.  The hearing will be conducted via video through Microsoft Teams and can be accessed by clicking HERE.

Those planning to access the hearing must call 517-335-1736 no later than November 23, 2022, to confirm attendance.

Frank Rodriguez was sentenced to a term of Life for the crime of Conspiracy to Deliver/Manufacture Over 650 Grams of Cocaine, 10 years to 30 years for the crime of Deliver/Manufacture 50-224 Grams of Cocaine, and to two terms of 2 years to 30 years for the crime of Deliver/Manufacture Less Than 50 Grams of Cocaine (two counts). Frank Rodriguez was sentenced on December 12, 1997, out of Oakland County.

Frank Rodriguez was also sentenced to a term of 1 year to 20 years for the crime of Deliver/ Manufacture Less Than 50 Grams of Cocaine. Frank Rodriguez was sentenced on December 15, 1997, out of Oakland County.

Brian Shipman, Chairman 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.  

When logging into the hearing, your video camera must be turned off and audio muted to eliminate distraction during the hearing.

Please be advised that recordings, photography, or screenshots of the proceeding are prohibited.

If you are a member of the news media and have questions about the hearing, please contact Chris Gautz, Public Information Officer at 517-241-0363.