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U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, representing Kansas, issued a statement regarding the Kansas Prisoner Review Board's recent decision to reverse its earlier ruling on the parole of Jimmie Nelms. Nelms was convicted for the 1978 murder of Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Conroy O’Brien.

Senator Marshall expressed approval of the board's revised decision, stating: “I applaud the Kansas Prisoner Review Board for reversing its misguided decision to grant parole to cop killer Jimmie Nelms.” He further emphasized that while nothing can restore Trooper O’Brien’s life or erase the suffering caused by this crime, justice is served by keeping Nelms incarcerated. The senator remarked that this move honors Trooper O’Brien's memory and prioritizes public safety.

For those interested in Senator Marshall’s initial response to the board's original decision, additional information is available.