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Kim Kardashian,who helped reignite interest in Brown’s case through her social media platforms in 2017, thanked Gov. Bill Haslam on Monday for ordering Brown’s early release.
Kardashian West simply wrote “Thank you Governor Haslam” — words she bookended with clapping hand emojis.
ActressAlyssa Milanoalsothanked Haslam on Twitterfor ending Brown’s controversial incarceration.
“Yes!!! Cyntoia Brown is granted full clemency!!,” Milano Tweeted. “Thank you, Governor Haslam! Thank you!”
Jada Pinkett Smithalso took up Brown’s cause and also, also expressed her gratitude on Twitter, writing, “THANK YOU Governor @BillHaslam!!!!”
Other celebs who advocated for Brown’s release including singerRihannaand actressAshley Judd.
Brown’s planned release date is Aug. 7, according to a statement from Haslam’s office.
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The decision to grant Brown an early release comes a month afterthe state’s supreme court ruled she would have to remain behind bars for at least 51 years.
“Thank you, Governor Haslam, for your act of mercy in giving me a second chance,” reads a statement from Brown. She will remain on parole for 10 years after she steps out of prison.
Brown had argued in previous appeals that her lifelong imprisonment was unconstitutional under a 2012 U.S. Supreme Court ruling which found that juveniles could not receive mandatory life sentences without parole.
The decision comes as Haslam prepares to leave office.
Brown’s caseserved as the subject a 2011 PBS documentary.
source: people.com
