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A public hearing to consider the possible commutation of sentence for James Tucker, #146297

The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the possible commutation of sentence for James Tucker, #146297. The hearing will be conducted via video through Microsoft Teams.

Those planning to access the hearing must complete the online registration form no later than June 14, 2024.  Instructions for accessing the public hearing can be found here

James Tucker was sentenced to a term of Life for the crime of Murder 1st Degree. James Tucker was sentenced on August 11, 1976, out of Wayne County. 

Melissa K. Jennings, Member 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.

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 Kyle Kaminski, Acting Public Information Officer at 517-242-1233.