AG Hood says Barbour knew he violated state constitution


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When it comes to signing off on nearly 200 pardons, Attorney General Jim Hood says former Governor Haley Barbour knew he was violating the state constitution, which requires a 30 day notice to be published in a newspaper for anyone seeking a pardon.

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