Just a week ago, Missouri Governor Mike Parson made headlines after commuting Andy Reid‘s son Britt’s prison sentence. His decision to reduce the sentence of Britt Reid led to him receiving a massive backlash from many. Despite the backlash, the Governor has declined to address the specifics about why he reduced Reid’s prison time.

According to ESPN, a spokesperson for the Governor’s office addressed the backlash and said Reid did not request for commutation. However, they refused to give specifics on their decision.

No request, official or otherwise, was made on behalf of Mr. Reid for this commutation. Mark Parson said
Back in 2022, Britt, the son of the Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, was sentenced to three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a DWI felony, which resulted in serious physical injuries to many, including a 5-year-old girl. According to reports, Britt was driving 84mph in a 65mph zone before hitting two parked vehicles in Kansas City just days ahead of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl game in February 2021.

Six people were injured in the crash, including then 5-year-old Ariel Young. She suffered a traumatic brain injury in the accident and was in a coma for 11 days. She spent nearly 2 months in hospital following the tragic accident. Apart from speeding, Reid also admitted to having 3 or 4 drinks before the accident.

Britt Reid cut the line into NFL coaching. Now he’s cut the line out of prison. A tragedy of privilege and protection and a still recovering little girl. https://t.co/Q2xe4xMSkJ

— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) March 7, 2024

Parson spent the last 16 months in prison following his sentencing. And now, the Governor has commuted his prison sentence to a house arrest. According to reports, he is to work at least 30 hours a week while serving the rest of his sentencing in house arrest.

Missouri Governor’s decision to commute Britt Reid’s sentence received backlash
After commuting Britt Reid’s sentencing, Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s office claimed that Andy Reid’s son has served more prison time than many convicted for similar felonies. However, his decision has not been received well by many.

In a recent interview with ESPN, Jackson County prosecutor Jean Peters Baker claimed she wouldn’t have agreed to the plea deal if she knew Britt would only serve one and a half years in prison. Ariel Young’s parents also claimed they were disgusted by the Governor’s action.

REPORT: Ariel Young's family is “HORRIFIED” that former #Chiefs coach Britt Reid got early release from Jail after causing her severe injuries.

“How would the governor feel if this was his daughter? . . . It seems the laws don’t apply equally to the haves and have nots. The… pic.twitter.com/QqAq2a6wl2

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) March 3, 2024

I really want my community to see a system of justice, believe that the system of justice will work for them. It’s very difficult to have people put that kind of faith in this system. And it took sort of a punch to the face by this action. Jean Peters Baker told ESPN
Mike Parson is a self-proclaimed ‘avid’ Cheifs fan. Many believe Britt wouldn’t have gotten his sentence reduced if he is not the son of the Chiefs head coach.