![]() ![]() Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville Steve McClure, R-Springfield and Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro. The parole board’s action on Thursday also was heavily criticized by state Sens. “To secure justice for victims and protect the integrity of our criminal justice system, individuals must be held accountable for their vile actions.” “The decision to grant parole to Sims is truly insulting to those whose lives were destroyed by her crimes,” she added. “At the time of her trial, Sims created a fabricated story under oath, showed no remorse for murdering her daughters and as a result, worked to delegitimize mothers who suffer from postpartum mental health issues,” Crowe said. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, said she was “disheartened” by the board’s actions. Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine had sent a letter to the board opposing parole, but no one from his office participated in Thursday’s hearing. Pritzker granted Sims executive clemency, changing her sentence from life without the possibility of parole to life with the possibility of parole. ![]()
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