110 Black soldiers granted clemency in Houston Riots of 1917
KHOU | Lea Wilson
The U.S. Army was part of the event Monday in honor of the soldiers whose murder convictions were overturned after a petition was submitted on their behalf.
HOUSTON — An event was held Monday to recognize the legacy of 110 Black soldiers convicted in the Houston Riots of 1917.
The U.S. Army was part of the event on Monday at the Buffalo Soldiers Museum in honor of the soldiers. The results of a clemency petition filed on behalf of the soldiers were announced. The U.S. Army put out a release, saying the convictions were being set aside.