Bryan commuted sentences for four inmates and pardoned five on Jan. 12

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. granted clemency to nine people effective Jan. 12, 2026, commuting the sentences of four inmates and pardoning five, according to a Government House announcement.

The sentence commutations applied to Emanuel Greer, 55; Lester Greenidge, 71; Sholome Akeemo Francis, 39; and Alston Lambertis Sr., 68.

Government House said Greer’s sentence was commuted to time served. Greenidge’s sentence was commuted to the years he had already served. Francis’ sentence was commuted to 30 years, with the remainder suspended as of Jan. 12, 2026. Lambertis’ sentence was commuted to the years he had already served.

Bryan also pardoned five people for prior offenses: Joseph A. Eastman, 58; Keith Benjamin, 68; Ras Desho Emanuel Afamefuna Joshua, also known as Larry Emanuel Joshua, 65; Ranold Lionel Jackson, 33; and Steven R. Jackson, 40.

Official source: https://www.vi.gov/governor-bryan-commutes-sentences-for-four-inmates-pardons-five/