Man accused of killing 4 Washington officers had criminal history in Arkansas , Washington . In 2000 , Huckabee commuted his 108-year prison term , making him eligible for parole . He noted that in Arkansas , a governor does not initiate a sentence change -- the Post Prison Transfer Board makes a recommendation to the governor after reviewing an inmate 's file . Man who put suspect behind bars said Huckabee issued clemency at `` an astounding rate '' Huckabee : " I am not going to be a part of the death penalty system any more than you are going to be involved with it.
Man accused of killing 4 Washington officers had criminal history in Arkansas , Washington . In 2000 , Huckabee commuted his 108-year prison term , making him eligible for parole . Man who put suspect behind bars said Huckabee issued clemency at `` an astounding rate '' Huckabee : " I am not going to be a part of the death penalty system any more than you are going to be involved with it.