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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.
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    AGENDA

     PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PARDONS

    JUNE 2025 PUBLIC HEARING SESSION

     

     

    June 4th, 2025
    9:00 AM Session

    I.         OPENING REMARKS –     HONORABLE AUSTIN DAVIS, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

    II.       PUBLIC VOTE ON EXCUSED CALENDAR CASES

    1. Ricardo A. Campbell
    2. James P. Radcliffe, Sr.
    3. Robert E. Neubaum
    4. Mark J. Rein
    5. Susan D. Peiffer
    6. Lisa M. Walker
    7. Eugene A. Skrutsky
    8. Michael T. Reichert, II
    9. John F. Ebersole
    10. Gregory A. McCann
    11. Tammy S. Park
    12. Cleveland J. Way
    13. Bradley P. Yohn
    14. Craig D. Bickel
    15. Daniel L. Barrick, Jr.
    16. Kariem H. Davis
    17. Christopher Dawkins
    18. Wilbur Irick
    19. Michael J. Marco, Jr.
    20. Andrea Y. Smith
    21. Brad S. Wechsler
    22. Anthony P. Wilson
    23. John M. Hornberger
    24. Michael P. Cotter
    25. Allison E. Earhart
    26. Steven P. Warner

    III.  CASES TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD

    1. Andrew T. Snyder
    2. Steven P. Tomasello
    3. Tameka H. Adams
    4. Naah Allotey
    5. Kareem Brooks
    6. Ikeem M. Brown
    7. James Brown, III
    8. Marnita Brown
    9. James A. Browne
    10. William D. DeSimone, Sr.
    11. Sophat Din
    12. Damien Evans
    13. Steven J. Fultz, Jr.
    14. Yvette S. Gilbert
    15. Stephen Hart
    16. Erin Holmes
    17. Demetro R. Johnson
    18. Darnell E. King
    19. Tamara A. Lowman
    20. James T. Lyons
    21. Tinita Y. Mason
    22. Kevin D. McDowell
    23. Branden D. Vazquez
    24. Michael R. Killam

    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 4th, 2025
    1:00 PM Session

    I.         OPENING REMARKS –     HONORABLE AUSTIN DAVIS, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

    II.       CASES TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD

    1. Amber Buenfil
    2. Clinton R. Harakal
    3. David P. Ott, Jr.
    4. Erik K. Stahl
    5. Cortez Johnson
    6. Fabian B. Livingston
    7. Yvonne McKinstry
    8. Bruce A. Meares
    9. Marvin O'Connor
    10. Raymond O. Patterson
    11. Edgardo Ramos
    12. Ellis Raven
    13. Maurice J. Roberts
    14. Michael Rodgers
    15. Nicolette Sanders
    16. Michael Seldon
    17. Denise D. Sheed
    18. Rodney J. Taylor
    19. Garey Thompson
    20. Antoine J. Vanderhorst
    21. Emily A. Visco
    22. Jerry White
    23. Kimberly M. White

    III.   RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

    IV.   PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENES - PUBLIC VOTE ON CALENDAR CASES

    V.    OLD BUSINESS

    Reconsideration Request:

    Ruben Fantauzzi's application was denied at the January 9th, 2025, p.m. session by a vote of 2-2. Mr. Fantauzzi requests the Board to reconsider its decision and grant him another hearing.

    Kenneth Harley's application was denied at the February 21st, 2025, a.m. session by a vote of 2-3. Mr. Harley requests the Board to reconsider its decision and grant him another hearing.       

    VI.   NEW BUSINESS

    VII.  BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

    VIII.  ADJOURNMENT

     

    June 5th, 2025
    9:00 AM Session

    I.         OPENING REMARKS –     HONORABLE AUSTIN DAVIS, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

    II.       CASES TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD

    1. Jayne Capane
    2. James M. Dunn
    3. Frank L. Massari
    4. Keith R. Penn
    5. Colt A. Aiello
    6. Douglas A. Bowers
    7. Patrick Callahan
    8. Shawn Lynch
    9. Ryan M. Nace
    10. David C. Stocklos
    11. Christine M. Virgulti
    12. Robert L. Jurysta
    13. David L. Lugar
    14. Christopher T. Horner
    15. Hector L. Garcia
    16. Juan C. Gonzalez
    17. Matthew G. Jenkins - Continued
    18. Cassandra A. Kapitanic
    19. James D. Miller, III
    20. Ariel M. Saulters
    21. Kristina M. Siefert
    22. Brian J. Tamke
    23. Keith Kochert
    24. Michael C. McDade
    25. Breane M. Bennett

    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 5th, 2025
    1:00 PM Session

    I.        OPENING REMARKS –     HONORABLE AUSTIN DAVIS, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

    II.       CASES TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD

    1. Daniel A. Luttner
    2. Christopher G. Manos
    3. Michael Pfaff
    4. Teri L. Barren
    5. Troy J. Minier
    6. Anthony J. Laughlin
    7. Harry E. Johnson
    8. Matthew E. Kerr
    9. Gary M. Mazur
    10. William R. Teets
    11. Stacey M. Baylor
    12. Renee L. Mays
    13. Dontez L. Reid, Sr.
    14. Miles D. Rish
    15. Jeffrey L. Schroeder, Sr.
    16. Jessie E. Tate
    17. Robert C. Lucarelli
    18. Angela L. Pope
    19. Courtney J. Hughes
    20. Daniel G. Wuchter, Jr.
    21. Dale B. Wareham
    22. Richard J. Yeager
    23. Paige L. Valentine
    24. Kurt H. DeVore
    25. Adam M. Matay

    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 6th, 2025
    9:00 AM Session

    I.        OPENING REMARKS –     HONORABLE AUSTIN DAVIS, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

    II.       CASES TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD

    1. Matthew D. Lesisko
    2. Harold J. Cannon, III
    3. Ryan C. Cunnane
    4. Montrell S. Freeman
    5. Sharronda M. Gray
    6. Lonnie L. Johnson
    7. Jonathan Marshall
    8. Tarik A. Morton
    9. Charles A. Mosley
    10. Carole A. Risoli
    11. Luis A. Velez, Jr.
    12. David A. Crisci
    13. Heather J. Mahan
    14. Steve J. Szakal
    15. Kareem K. Barnes
    16. Michael J. Ditchfield
    17. Darrin S. Morse
    18. Christopher J. Finan, Jr.
    19. David Kemmerer
    20. Jena L. Patterson
    21. Daniel D. Sirb
    22. Kegan D. Polastre
    23. Anthony D. Pasquini
    24. Douglas A. Wilt

    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 6th, 2025
    1:00 PM Session

    I.        OPENING REMARKS –     HONORABLE AUSTIN DAVIS, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

    II.       CASES TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD

    1. Robert A. Sledge, Sr.
    2. Aliza J. Schmidt (Clark)
    3. Lysandra M. Arce
    4. Wesley J. Collins
    5. Felicia Fantom
    6. Christopher E. Kinne
    7. Derek A. Steenson
    8. Jennifer L. Turner
    9. Steve L. Amster
    10. David C. Beidlingmaier
    11. Felisha D. Farrington
    12. Nikki A. Lettieri
    13. Jade R. Roane
    14. Giuseppa Shaffer
    15. Jamillah S. Smith
    16. Vajihollah V. Tomas
    17. Robert J. Bracy, Jr.
    18. Kevin W. Cummings
    19. Jeremiah Poole
    20. Matthew M. Smith
    21. Shawn R. Stephens
    22. Colin G. Tezik
    23. Robert A. Tillery
    24. Lori L. Toth
    25. Gary W. Walters, Jr.

    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

    COMMONWEALTH OF PA BOARD OF PARDONS

    The following application of the person convicted in Philadelphia County will be heard by the Board of Pardons in a virtual session. You may view the live sessions by visiting https://pacast.com/live/bophearing.

    Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - Convening at 9:00 AM

    Andrea Y. Smith

    Anthony P. Wilson (Young)

    Brad S. Wechsler

    Branden D. Vazquez

    Christopher Dawkins

    Damien Evans (Damon; Damian)

    Darnell E. King

    Demetro R. Johnson

    Erin Holmes

    Ikeem M. Brown

    James A. Browne

    James Brown, III

    James T. Lyons

    Kareem Brooks

    Kariem H. Davis (Anthony Williams)

    Kevin D. McDowell (Yancy)

    Marnita Brown

    Michael J. Marco, Jr.

    Naah Allotey (Esme Taylor)

    Sophat Din

    Stephen Hart

    Steven J. Fultz, Jr.

    Tamara A. Lowman (Loman)

    Tameka H. Adams

    Tinita Y. Mason (Tanya Smith )

    Wilbur Irick (Rick)

    William D. DeSimone, Sr. (Dronsfield)

    Yvette S. Gilbert

    Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - Convening at 1:00 PM

    Antoine J. Vanderhorst

    Bruce A. Meares (Mears)

    Cortez Johnson

    Denise D. Sheed (Linda, Sandy Talley, Satine)

    Edgardo Ramos

    Ellis Raven

    Emily A. Visco

    Fabian B. Livingston

    Garey Thompson (Gary Sampsan Sampson Sanford Samason Samson)

    Jerry White

    Kimberly M. White

    Marvin O'Connor

    Maurice J. Roberts

    Michael Rodgers

    Michael Seldon

    Nicolette Sanders (Wilson)

    Raymond O. Patterson

    Rodney J. Taylor

    Yvonne McKinstry

    Friday, June 6, 2025 - Convening at 9:00 AM

    Jonathan Marshall (Cousins Bee)

     

    The following application of the person convicted in Centre County will be heard by the Board of Pardons in a virtual session. You may view the live sessions by visiting

    https://pacast.com/live/bophearing.

    Thursday, June 5, 2025 - Convening at 1:00 PM

    Christopher G. Manos

    Daniel A. Luttner

    Michael Pfaff

     

    The following application of the person convicted in Forest County will be heard by the Board of Pardons in a virtual session. You may view the live sessions by visiting

    https://pacast.com/live/bophearing.

    Thursday, June 5, 2025 - Convening at 1:00 PM

    Kurt H. DeVore

     

    The following application of the person convicted in Lackawanna County will be heard by the Board of Pardons in a virtual session. You may view the live sessions by visiting https://pacast.com/live/bophearing.

     

    Friday, June 6, 2025 - Convening at 9:00 AM

    David A. Crisci

    Heather J. Mahan (Quinn, Crutchfield, Ice Princess, Jean)

    Steve J. Szakal

     

    The following application of the person convicted in Schuylkill County will be heard by the Board of Pardons in a virtual session. You may view the live sessions by visiting https://pacast.com/live/bophearing.

    Thursday, June 5, 2025 - Convening at 1:00 PM

    Paige L. Valentine

     

    Pursuant to 18 Pa. C.S. §9125 (a)(1), all questions relating to the criminal history record information associated with any of the above applicants should be directed to the Board of Pardons office at bophearings@pa.gov or (717) 787-2596.

     

     




    Schedule

    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.