Pardoned By Chris Christie, But Still Fighting For His Dream Job

By Cam Edwards

Longtime 2nd Amendment supporters may remember Steffon Josey-Davis, the New Jersey man arrested after he revealed during a traffic stop that he had accidentally left his legally owned firearm in his glove compartment. Despite the fact that there was no ill intent, prosecutors came after Steffon with felony charges, and he eventually pled guilty to reduced charges and received probation and a fine. Two years later, in 2015, then-Governor Chris Christie pardoned the young man, restoring his hope for a career in law enforcement.

Josey-Davis, 24, said he is already back on his quest to become a police officer.

“This is just opening up new doors for me,” said Josey-Davis. “I’d just love the chance to fulfill my dream.”

Evan Nappen, Josey-Davis’ attorney, welcomed Christie’s decision, saying his client “made an honest mistake that he’s explained pretty thoroughly. For him to become a felon and have his life and dreams ruined was just absolutely wrong.”

With his record expunged, Steffon achieved that dream by becoming a sworn police officer in the state of Maryland in 2018.

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Source:: Bearing Arms