Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he'll pardon residents charged with breaking COVID-19 protocols

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Thursday that he'll pardon anyone in the state who has been charged for violating COVID-19 safety measures like masking and social distancing. DeSantis made the announcement on Fox News while discussing the case of two gym owners who faced criminal penalties for refusing to enforce social distancing and mask mandates in their establishment. 

DeSantis said he would sign a reprieve on Friday that would delay the case against gym owners Mike and Jillian Carnevale for 60 days, adding that during that time, a clemency board will meet to issue pardons for them and other Florida residents.  "When our clemency board meets in the coming weeks, we'll issue pardons not only for Mike and Jillian, but for any Floridian that may have outstanding infractions for things like masks and social distancing," DeSantis said in the interview, which included the Carnivales and "The Ingraham Angle" host Laura Ingraham.