Donald Trump has pardoned two police officers, Terence Sutton Jr. and Andrew Zabavsky, who were convicted in the killing of 20-year-old Karon Hylton-Brown in Washington D.C.
The incident occurred in 2020 when Hylton-Brown was riding a motorcycle without a helmet and was chased by Officer Sutton in an unmarked car. The pursuit ended with Hylton-Brown being struck by another car, resulting in his death.
Sutton was found guilty of second-degree murder, conspiracy to obstruct, and obstruction of justice, while Zabavsky was convicted of conspiracy to obstruct and obstruction of justice. They were sentenced to 66 months and 48 months in prison, respectively. However, neither officer began serving their sentence as they remained free while awaiting the outcome of their appeals.
The pardons have sparked controversy, with the Fraternal Order of Police and the International Association of Chiefs of Police expressing "deep discouragement" over the decision.
Hylton-Brown's mother, Karen, had also pleaded with Trump not to pardon the officers, stating "As a mother, I am asking you don't pardon the murders of my baby Karon Hylton".
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