Greenfield Man Pardoned By Wisconsin Governor

GREENFIELD, WI — A person who lives in Greenfield was among 18 who were pardoned by Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday.

The Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board heard from applicants via a virtual meeting on June 23.
“A pardon won’t fix the challenges facing our criminal justice system, but it can have a tremendous impact on a person’s life,” Evers said in a statement. “Each of these people earned a pardon by serving their sentence and making positive contributions to society.”

According to the Governor's office, Yusef Moore, now 49 years old, was convicted of several offenses relating to his addiction to drugs in his early 30s.

Officials say Moore has "taken remarkable steps" in life, including obtaining a master’s degree from Loyola University of Chicago, helping others struggling with addiction by becoming a substance abuse residential counselor, and working with those who are experiencing homelessness.

"He received support from the Court in his application for pardon, works the 12-steps, and is an active member of his faith community," the Governor's office said this week.

The Wisconsin Constitution grants the governor the power to pardon people who have been convicted of a crime. A pardon is an official act of forgiveness that restores some rights that are lost when someone is convicted of a felony, including the right to serve on a jury, hold public office, and hold certain professional licenses.

Under state law, people convicted of a Wisconsin felony can apply for a pardon if they completed their sentence at least five years ago and have not committed any new crimes. Those currently required to register on the sex offender registry are ineligible for a pardon.