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Monday, November 16, 2009

Ind. Courts - "Death Row Offender Wrinkles Waives Clemency"

A press release just issued by the Indiana Dept. of Correction:

Michigan City, Indiana (November 16, 2009) - The Indiana Parole Board received communication from Matthew Eric Wrinkles’ (DOC #952132) attorneys today. Wrinkles was provided notice of his legal rights to clemency on Monday, November 9th, 2009 by the Indiana Parole Board. Wrinkles was briefed, as well, by his attorneys via telephone and letter as to his rights to clemency , and subsequently, today, authorized his attorneys to waive the clemency process. The Indiana Parole Board received both written and telephonic communication today, November 16, 2009, from the attorneys representing Matthew Eric Wrinkles advising he had waived his right to clemency.

The waiving of the right to clemency terminates the statutory responsibility of the Indiana Parole Board. All previously scheduled hearings, interviews, and proceedings are hereby officially canceled.

Earlier ILB entries on Eric Wrinkles.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on November 16, 2009 04:57 PM
Posted to Indiana Courts