(AP) – Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced his intent to
commute the 80-year prison sentence of a Bono man, making him immediately
eligible for parole.
Hutchinson says he intends to commute the sentence of 58-year-old Jimmy Doyle,
who was convicted in Randolph and Lawrence counties in 2004 on several drug and
weapons charges. Hutchinson says the Randolph County sheriff has objected to the
application.
Hutchinson’s announcement Friday also includes plans to pardon six people who
have completed all jail time, parole and probation requirements and paid all
fines.
The six are Dawn Shirley Heymach of Ward; Harold Jones Jr. of Little Rock;
Bradford Martin of Batesville; Jeremy Yeager of Van Buren; Reginald Johnson of
Leesville, Louisiana, and David Ramsey of Cottonton, Alabama.
There is a 30-day public comment period before final action is taken.
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