12 more killers released early from New Jersey prison

12 more killers released early from New Jersey prison in latest clemency action Rick Rickman Published: November 25, 2025 Gov. Murphy pardoned dozens of individuals including 12 convicted killers on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 (New Jersey Department of Corrections)

🔴 New Jersey governor grants clemency to 55 people, including 12 convicted of murder or manslaughter

🔴 Phil Murphy says the actions aim to reunite families and provide “second chances”

🔴 One case involves a college student who was sentenced to prison last year

ELIZABETH — Another 12 inmates convicted of killing another person have been free before serving their full sentences, including a college student who stabbed her mom to death, thanks to New Jersey's outgoing governor.

They are among the latest 55 individuals to