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In Their Words: Shundarell Johnson
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By R.L. Nave
Hinds County, 2007
When Danielle Robinson left for work in February 2004, Shundarell Johnson was hiding in the bushes next to Robinson’s home. Robinson headed back towards her house but before she got there, Johnson “attacked (Robinson) with a knife,” according to a police report. After a scuffle between the women, Robinson’s boyfriend, Shocoby Jones, came out of the house and took the knife away from Johnson. As Robinson tried to get away, Johnson stabbed her in the back again, with a second knife. Police reported that Robinson said Johnson was jealous over Robinson’s relationship with Jones. On Jan. 10, 2012, Johnson received a full pardon.
In her application for clemency, she writes: I was incarcerated in Rankin County for an aggravated assault charge. The incident happened in 2004. I was sentenced in 2007. Fifteen years -- 10 suspended, five to serve, and three probation. I did not serve the whole five years. I came home on an early release sentence. I have learned from my mistake and I am sorry for what I did. I am not a troublemaker or a violent person. I stay to myself. I am 33 years old with three children. It is very hard for me to support my family, and it is hard for me to find a job. I have been looking for a job and it seems impossible. Since I’ve been home, I’ve been enrolled in Virginia College as a medical assistant student and will be finished in September 2011 and will be receiving an associate’s degree in Feb. 2012. Upon finishing school, I will have to do an externship and I’m afraid with my aggravated assault charge, I will not be able to complete the program or find a job in my field. I have already completed my GED and was a certified nursing assistant before I went in. I have learned my lesson and I am trying to rebuild my life for my kids and myself. My future depends on this clemency being granted because I want to further my education in becoming a pediatric nurse and I am trying to join the Army Reserves. I was told you are the person I need to talk to. I pray that you take in consideration: my good behavior, positive attitude, that this was my first offense and that I am trying to be a productive citizen.
Read Shundarell's clemency and original police report.
Read more about the pardon files at barbourwatch.com.
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