Gov. Abbott pardons human trafficking survivor Robbie Ann Hamilton

AUSTIN, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott has pardoned a survivor of human trafficking in relation to Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Robbie Ann Hamilton has been pardoned by the Governor after she "turned to God & turned her life around." 

According to a statement released by the Governor, Hamilton was lured into sex and human trafficking when she about 15-years-old. She found herself in jail after her life took a downward spiral that included non-violent petty crimes. 

Governor Abbott attributed her release to her actions in jail, citing her religious turn around saying in part, "...Robbie did not just 'find religion' in jail and then forget about it once she left. Instead, she continues to help guide adolescent girls to make decisions based on Biblical principles and to avoid the pitfalls of drugs and sex." 

Eight letters were submitted to the Texas Boards of Pardons and Paroles in support of Hamilton's full pardon. She also didn't receive any letters of opposition from persons or law enforcement agencies. 

You can read Governor Abbott's full letter below: