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I Sent 45 Cards, One for Every Year He Was Alive

On January 15, 2026, Jerry James was granted a pardon on a 26-year sentence by former Virginia Gov. Youngkin. Jerry’s wife, Paulettra James, has been a staunch FAMM member for years. At one point over the years, Paulettra had the chance to hand-deliver Jerry’s clemency petition to the governor, saying, “I know you and your wife are people of God, and so are we. Please read his petition. I beg you, please.”

Jerry James

On January 15, 2026, Jerry James was granted a pardon on a 26-year sentence by former Virginia Gov. Youngkin. Jerry’s wife, Paulettra James, has been a staunch FAMM member for years.

At one point over the years, Paulettra had the chance to hand-deliver Jerry’s clemency petition to the governor, saying, “I know you and your wife are people of God, and so are we. Please read his petition. I beg you, please.”