APD interim chief drafted letter in support of pardon for Daniel Perry

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Interim Police Chief Robin Henderson drafted a letter to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles asking the board to pardon a man convicted of shooting and killing a protester in downtown Austin in 2020.

The letter was "ultimately" not submitted to the board, Henderson said in a quote provided to KXAN by a spokesperson.

"Ultimately the drafted letter was not submitted. After discussions with City leadership, as is the standard in certain situations, I...