Newsom's latest pardon shields attempted murder convict from ICE deportation

Source: The Washington Times stories: Politics · Bias: Center Right

Summary

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a pardon Friday to Somboon Phaymany, erasing his 1997 conviction on 10 counts of premeditated attempted murder and effectively shielding him from being deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Related Coverage

More Headlines From February 21, 2026

Newsom's latest pardon shields attempted murder convict from ICE deportation
The Washington Times stories: Politics

Newsom's latest pardon shields attempted murder convict from ICE deportation

Center Right

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a pardon Friday to Somboon Phaymany, erasing his 1997 conviction on 10 counts of premeditated attempted murder and effectively shielding him from being deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.