Opinion
S271392
11-10-2021
THOMAS (RAHSAAN) ON CLEMENCY
Letter sent to Governor with the recommendation required by article V, section 8 of the California
Constitution for the Governor to grant clemency
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
Governor, State of California
State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Rahsaan Thomas
Legal Affairs File No.: GO No. 3458-147
Case Number: S271392
Executive Clemency Number: 1222
Dear Governor Newsom:
On the application of Rahsaan Thomas for commutation of sentence, your office requested a recommendation under article V, section 8 of the California Constitution in order to grant a commutation of sentence to the applicant. The request stated that: “The Governor is contemplating a commutation of sentence that would make Mr. Thomas eligible for an earlier parole suitability hearing.” The court, with at least 4 judges concurring, hereby grants the request and issues the recommendation required by article V, section 8.
Sincerely,
Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, Chief Justice of California