Tony’s Pardon Push Amid Brain Injury | Virginia Beach News

A family in Hampton Roads is rallying for a conditional pardon for Anthony Stewart, a man serving a 22-year sentence for nonviolent drug offenses from 2020 — a sentence originally 44 years long. At 47, Stewart’s traumatic brain injury from a teen accident leaves him mentally equivalent to a teenager, with competency tests labeling him “incompetent beyond repair.” Legal advocate Hassan Shabazz is supporting the family, arguing the sentence is unjust given the nature of the crimes and his cognitive limitations. The Virginia Parole Board is reviewing the case, and while pardons can take years, Stewart is reportedly at the top of the list. The family’s greatest fear? Their 82-year-old mother learning of Tony’s death due to neglect while incarcerated. They’re urging others to keep fighting — never give up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e3ba29cd94c9eae0