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    Board of Pardons

    Hearing Schedule

    The Board of Pardons holds hearings to review and vote on the cases of applicants for clemency. All hearings are held virtually. 

    Types of hearings

    • Merit review: The Board completes a preliminary evaluation of applications. The Board votes on whether the applicant should move forward to a public hearing.

    • Public hearing: The Board reviews the cases of applicants and votes to decide whether an application should be recommended to receive clemency from the Governor.
    Watch the hearing live stream

    Agenda's will be posted about one week prior to the scheduled session

     

    AGENDA
    PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PARDONS
    PUBLIC SESSION

     

     

    JUNE 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM SESSION

    I. OPENING REMARKS – HONORABLE AUSTIN DAVIS, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
    II. PUBLIC VOTE ON EXCUSED CALENDAR CASES

    1. Raymond F. DeLien
    2. Jason A. Edowski
    3. Cynthia L. Gladis-Johnson
    4. Kendra T. Henley
    5. LaVaughn Spells
    6. Steven R. Vogel
    7. Heather L. Wiseman
    8. Hassen Zigler, Jr.
    9. William J. Loftus
    10. Anthony J. Champion
    11. Georgianna Traney
    12. Lisa A. Williams
    13. Charles C. Wilson
    14. Jamie S. Beaver
    15. Isak E. Handal
    16. Kory Kennedy
    17. Ronald E. Putz
    18. Benjamin T. Craig
    19. Neil A. Neumeyer
    20. Vincenzo D. Marsico
    21. Cesar J. Perez, Jr.
    22. Reuel D. Ryman, II
    23. Nicholas V. Antzoulatos
    24. Charles H. Lake
    25. Charisse N. Matthews
    26. Christopher L. Feidler
    27. Vincent A. Sperduto
    28. Wendy M. Gansel
    29. Michael D. Matthew
    30. Kenneth D. Cressman
    31. Elizabeth H. Shapot
    32. Nichole S. Shurelds
    33. Rebecca L. Stroup
    34. Francisco Andino
    35. Anthony Golden
    36. Adrian Gordy
    37. Jason K. Haynes
    38. Aracelys Hoger
    39. Kirby Jackson
    40. Kahilil G. Jones, Sr.
    41. Oliver L. Matthews, Jr.
    42. Aaron Nash
    43. William Pagan
    44. Shawn E. Reynolds
    45. Carlos Santiago
    46. John A. Smith
    47. Shawn Styles
    48. Juan Torres
    49. Betty Wilson
    50. Samuel H. Airing
    51. Stephen L. Haines

    III. CASES TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD

    1. Mario C. Sauro
    2. Vanessa Y. Smith
    3. Quentin T. Alston
    4. Natalie E. Bacon
    5. Amber Bahamonde
    6. Denise Barrett
    7. Damond Brickle
    8. Kristin T. Bryson
    9. Timothy W. Bullard
    10. Luis J. Burgos Martinez
    11. Crystal Burrell
    12. Robert Calloway
    13. Wayne Copes
    14. Aloysius DiBricida
    15. Ricardo A. Dougal
    16. Ronald O. Doughty
    17. Joshua Garcia
    18. Alphonso L. Griffin
    19. Taleesa L. Herbert
    20. Qiana C. Hernandez
    21. John Johnson
    22. Lucille M. Johnson
    23. Randy Johnson
    24. Ernest R. Kinkel

    IV. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
    V. PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENES - PUBLIC VOTE ON CALENDAR CASES
    VI. OLD BUSINESS
    VII. NEW BUSINESS
    VIII. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
    IX. ADJOURNMENT

     


    JUNE 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM SESSION

    I. OPENING REMARKS – HONORABLE AUSTIN DAVIS, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
    II. CASES TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD

    1. Charles J. Clemson
    2. Lisa K. Hannah
    3. Trinita Lee
    4. Herminio A. Marizan
    5. Lavar C. Matthews
    6. Antonio E. McNear, Jr.
    7. Shawn Miller
    8. Alexis Monroe
    9. Clifford W. Morton
    10. Widy R. Pierre
    11. Steven Plowden
    12. Hubert Quick
    13. Kasir Effie Raj El
    14. Octavio Rodriguez
    15. Antonio M. Santiago
    16. Charles Savage
    17. Carey D. Searles, Sr.
    18. Raymond C. Tainan
    19. Avery C. Tanksley
    20. Thea Tha
    21. Leroy Thomas
    22. Robert Torres
    23. Jose O. Vega
    24. Roberto Vega
    25. Gerald T. Wilson
    26. Alane D. Zellars

    IV. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
    V. PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENES - PUBLIC VOTE ON CALENDAR CASES
    VI. OLD BUSINESS
    VII. NEW BUSINESS
    VIII. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
    IX. ADJOURNMENT

     


    JUNE 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM SESSION

    I. OPENING REMARKS – HONORABLE AUSTIN DAVIS, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
    II. CASES TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD

    1. Shawn M. Wolfe
    2. Carlos Collazo
    3. Matthew A. Kelly
    4. Jonathan H. Kump
    5. Robert J. Bumbarger, Jr.
    6. Daniel Cummings
    7. Heather L. Bitner
    8. Jesse J. Kline
    9. Johnathan E. Hines, Sr.
    10. Raymond L. Churchill
    11. Kathryn E. Doubet
    12. Michael S. Calaman
    13. Andy J. Rivera-Gerardino
    14. Terrell L. Summerford
    15. Amber L. Willis
    16. Donnel A. Brown
    17. Daniel D. Charles
    18. Howard D. Drayton
    19. Shaliah N. Holloman
    20. Natasha M. Mason
    21. Anthony D. McWhite
    22. Charles R. Stiles
    23. Jaame K. Deloache
    24. Jennifer M. Runser

    III. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
    IV. PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENES - PUBLIC VOTE ON CALENDAR CASES
    V. OLD BUSINESS
    VI. NEW BUSINESS
    VII. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
    VIII. ADJOURNMENT

     


    JUNE 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM SESSION

    I. OPENING REMARKS – HONORABLE AUSTIN DAVIS, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
    II. CASES TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD

    1. Michael R. Sacrey
    2. Anthony J. Andreoli
    3. Michelle L. Baacke
    4. Todd J. Cioppa
    5. Dominique R. Jackson
    6. Brandon M. Lisotto
    7. Charles A. Seibert
    8. Jared Snooks
    9. John G. Tolley, Jr.
    10. Melvin C. Thompson
    11. Gehret L. Folk
    12. Justin D. Hoffert
    13. Matthew R. Lutteroty
    14. Xaya P. Rajavongsack
    15. Brett A. Rupert
    16. Erica N. Swanson
    17. Duane J. Eichenlaub
    18. Stephen Chairmonte
    19. Jacob P. Faro
    20. Addison W. Levitt
    21. Chenoa Mcdonald
    22. Edward R. Price

    III. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
    IV. PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENES - PUBLIC VOTE ON CALENDAR CASES
    V. OLD BUSINESS
    VI. NEW BUSINESS
    VII. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
    VIII. ADJOURNMENT

     


    JUNE 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM SESSION

    I. OPENING REMARKS – HONORABLE AUSTIN DAVIS, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
    II. CASES TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD

    1. Bryant E. Foster
    2. Thomas M. McGee
    3. Pamela Sellers - Withdrawn
    4. Michael V. Taraborelli
    5. Tyler A. Henry
    6. Kevin P. Wise
    7. Joseph L. Bedeaux
    8. Joseph T. Iannielli
    9. Joseph C. Ruocco
    10. John S. Cotton, Sr.
    11. Jessica D. Dastra
    12. Peter E. Kuhn
    13. Paula R. Palm
    14. Gianna Spiziri
    15. Rafael Velez, Jr.
    16. Kim A. Wagner
    17. Lewis L. Weber
    18. Merari E. Lopez
    19. Saylean Som
    20. Andrew S. Stegman
    21. Travis Yeagley
    22. Norma I. Freitas
    23. Daniel S. Kapustic
    24. Eric S. Gonzales

    III. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
    IV. PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENES - PUBLIC VOTE ON CALENDAR CASES
    V. OLD BUSINESS
    VI. NEW BUSINESS
    VII. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
    VIII. ADJOURNMENT

     


    JUNE 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM SESSION

    I. OPENING REMARKS – HONORABLE AUSTIN DAVIS, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
    II. CASES TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD

    1. Sonya Correa
    2. Elizabeth J. Dorris
    3. Jack A. Lombard
    4. Jonathan R. Stewart
    5. David L. Fisher
    6. Greg A. Foltz
    7. Victoria A. McKee
    8. Travis E. Swales
    9. John M. McGowan
    10. Daniel J. Bucceroni
    11. Preston E. Greenleaf
    12. Quay M. Ly
    13. Robert M. Richart
    14. David P. Schreiner
    15. Deniya M. Taylor
    16. Teri A. Thompson
    17. Donna M. Warriner-Arroyo
    18. Michael R. Hunt
    19. Keenan W. Kearse, Jr.
    20. Jasmine M. Smith (Williams)
    21. Jamir S. Washington

    III. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
    IV. PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENES - PUBLIC VOTE ON CALENDAR CASES
    V. OLD BUSINESS

    Held Under Advisement Request:
    Christopher Ochal was heard by the Board at the February 13, 2026 a.m. session. A
    vote was taken and passed 4-0 to hold his case under advisement to further discuss the
    case.


    Early Filing Request:
    David Jone's application was denied at the March 5th, 2026
    Merit Review by a vote of 0-5. Mr. Jones requests the Board to grant early filing of
    his next application.


    VI. NEW BUSINESS
    VII. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
    VIII. ADJOURNMENT
     

    Legal Ad's will be posted about one week prior to the scheduled session

     

    LEGAL ADS

    PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PARDONS

     

    You may view the live sessions by visiting https://pacast.com/live/bophearing.

     

     

    The following application(s) of the person convicted in Centre County will be heard by the Board of Pardons in a virtual session

    Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - Convening at 9:00 AM

    Isak E. Handal
    Jamie S. Beaver (Harper, Smith )
    Kory Kennedy

     

     

    The following application(s) of the person convicted in Clarion County will be heard by the Board of Pardons in a virtual session

    Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - Convening at 9:00 AM

    Benjamin T. Craig

     

     

    The following application(s) of the person convicted in Crawford County will be heard by the Board of Pardons in a virtual session

    Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Convening at 9:00 AM

    Kathryn E. Doubet (Crowe)
    Raymond L. Churchill

     

     

    The following application(s) of the person convicted in Lackawanna County will be heard by the Board of Pardons in a virtual session

    Friday, June 12, 2026 - Convening at 9:00 AM

    Joseph C. Ruocco
    Joseph T. Iannielli

    Friday, June 12, 2026 - Convening at 1:00 PM

    Jonathan R. Stewart

     

     

    The following application(s) of the person convicted in Philadelphia County will be heard by the Board of Pardons in a virtual session

    Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - Convening at 9:00 AM

    Aaron Nash
    Adrian Gordy (Foster)
    Aloysius DiBricida (AJ)
    Alphonso L. Griffin
    Amber Bahamonde
    Anthony Golden
    Aracelys Hoger (Burgos, Araceoya)
    Betty Wilson
    Carlos Santiago
    Crystal Burrell
    Damond Brickle (Damen Churchville, Damon Brinkle)
    Denise Barrett
    Ernest R. Kinkel
    Francisco Andino (Victor Senteno, Victor Santano, Eric Arroyo, Cruz, Andino)
    Jason K. Haynes (Garner)
    John A. Smith
    John Johnson
    Joshua Garcia
    Juan Torres (Antonio)
    Kahilil G. Jones, Sr.
    Kirby Jackson
    Kristin T. Bryson (Kristen Bryson)
    Lucille M. Johnson
    Luis J. Burgos Martinez
    Natalie E. Bacon
    Oliver L. Matthews, Jr. (Lockely)
    Qiana C. Hernandez
    Quentin T. Alston
    Randy Johnson (Manto)
    Ricardo A. Dougal
    Robert Calloway (Galloway)
    Ronald O. Doughty
    Shawn E. Reynolds
    Shawn Styles (Shawn Johnson)
    Taleesa L. Herbert
    Timothy W. Bullard (Jones, Ian)
    Wayne Copes
    William Pagan

    Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - Convening at 1:00 PM

    Alane D. Zellars
    Alexis Monroe
    Antonio E. McNear, Jr.
    Antonio M. Santiago (Marcus Mangual)
    Avery C. Tanksley
    Carey D. Searles, Sr.
    Charles Savage
    Clifford W. Morton
    Gerald T. Wilson
    Herminio A. Marizan (Velez)
    Hubert Quick (Lamont)
    Jose O. Vega
    Kasir Effie Raj El (Kenneth Steven Taylor, Ettie)
    Lavar C. Matthews
    Leroy Thomas
    Lisa K. Hannah (Hanhan; Atiyah; Henry, Mildred; Karen)
    Octavio Rodriguez
    Raymond C. Tainan
    Robert Torres
    Roberto Vega (Robert)
    Shawn Miller
    Steven Plowden
    Thea Tha
    Trinita Lee (Tanisha)
    Widy R. Pierre

    Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Convening at 9:00 AM

    Johnathan E. Hines, Sr. (Jonathan; Johnthan)

    Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Convening at 1:00 PM

    Edward R. Price
    Stephen Chairmonte (Steven Charinonte)

    Friday, June 12, 2026 - Convening at 9:00 AM

    Michael V. Taraborelli



     

    2026 Session Calendar

    Please note: Scheduled sessions are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Board.

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    How to watch live hearings

    Hearings are streamed live on PAcast. The live stream will begin at the start of the hearing, typically 9 a.m. 

    What to expect as an applicant

    It’s important to come prepared to your Board of Pardons hearing. We recommend that applicants review our guide to the hearing process.

    Learn how to prepare

    Frequently asked questions

    The number of cases reviewed by the Board at each hearing varies.

    Merit reviews: These sessions include hundreds of cases. The Board votes on which of the cases presented have the merit to warrant a public hearing. Although hundreds of names are called, this session is shorter because there is no case discussion.

    Public hearings: Each hearing day is broken into two sessions of roughly 20 applicants. The Board generally reviews between 35 and 50 cases during each public hearing day. Over the span of three-day public hearings, the Board will review about 140 pardon cases.

    The Board of Pardons holds approximately six merit reviews and six public hearings a year. However, this is subject to the discretion of the Board.