Gov. Jared Polis called the sentence imposed on Rogel Aguilera-Mederos “highly atypical and unjust” in his Thursday letter announcing the commutation.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday reduced the sentence from 110 years to 10 years for the former truck driver convicted of causing a 2019 fatal crash that killed four people.] “highly atypical and unjust” in his Thursday letter announcing the commutation. Aguilera-Mederos, 26, will be eligible for parole Dec. 30, 2026.
The decision comes after the 110-year sentence imposed two weeks ago drew nationwide outrage and more than 5 million people signed a petition calling on the governor to reduce the sentence. The outcry prompted First Judicial District Attorney Alexis King, whose office prosecuted the case, requested that the judge reconsider the sentence. First Judicial District Court Judge Bruce Jones granted the request and scheduled a Jan. 13 hearing to reconsider the sentence, though it is now likely moot.
King, the district attorney, called Polis’ decision disappointing and premature in a statement Thursday night.
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