Rogel Aguilera-Mederos’ 110-Year Prison Sentence Reduced After Decision from Governor

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos’ controversial prison sentence has been cut by 100 years.

According to 9 News, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced the commutation of Aguilera-Mederos’ sentencing Thursday afternoon, following public outcry over what many considered an unjust punishment. The 26-year-old was hit with a 110-year prison sentence from a fiery car crash that resulted in multiple injuries and four deaths. The incident occurred in April of 2019 on Interstate 70 in Lakewood, Colorado, where Aguilera-Mederos was driving a semi truck before his brakes reportedly malfunctioned.

In the wake of his sentencing, millions of people signed a petition calling on Polis to commute Aguilera-Mederos’ sentencing. Kim Kardashian was among those who urged the Democratic lawmaker to take action.

“He was not drunk or under the influence, his brakes on the semi tractor-trailer failed,” Kardashian tweeted. “Another shocking and unfair part of this case is that the judge didn’t want to sentence him to such a lengthy sentence. However, because of the mandatory minimums in Colorado, his hands were tied. Mandatory minimums take away judicial discretion and need to end.”

Shortly after Polis announced the commutation, Kardashian returned to social media to celebrate the move:

This story is being updated.