Governor Beshear posthumously pardons 43 for aiding enslaved people’s escape

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Andy Beshear took executive action to posthumously pardon 43 wrongfully imprisoned individuals who helped enslaved people escape to freedom. Gov. Beshear also proclaimed June 19, as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Kentucky. “When we have a chance to correct a historical wrong, we should do it. That’s why ahead of […]HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Andy Beshear took executive action to posthumously pardon 43 wrongfully imprisoned individuals who helped enslaved people escape to freedom. Gov. Beshear also proclaimed June 19, as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Kentucky. “When we have a chance to correct a historical wrong, we should do it. That’s why ahead of […] Kentucky | WOWK 13 NewsRead MoreSource: WOWK-TV