Kim Kardashian pleads for man on death row citing his family's plight; triggers debate

American socialite Kim Kardashian posted a status on her official Twitter handle on December 10, 2020, expressing grief over scheduled execution of Brandon Bernard, a man who was 18 at time of arrest. Kim Kardashian's Twitter post was all about how model could t stop thinking about family of accused, and how y would feel kwing that y were to lose a loved one. Many people replied to post with reactions of disapproval, as y believed that Brandon was guilty as charged, but re was also a plethora of comments supporting Kim's ideology since Brandon was allegedly "forced" to participate in crime. Here is Kim Kardashian's Twitter post that was meant to serve as a plea to Trump government to call off execution, amid reports that Trump is looking to hand out mass pardons.

READ | Kim Kardashian Shows Support To Julius Jones & His Family, Says 'We Won’t Stop'

Who is Brandon Bernard?

According to NBC, Brandon Bernard was put behind bars in 1999 for a case of double murder. victims, Todd and Stacey Bagley, were married youth pastors, and it was reported that y were kidnapped and shot in heads before ir car was set on fire. Brandon was a part of robbery plot with a group of mirs, but his lawyer stated that he was just a follower and was forced to be a part of crime, and thus should t be charged with a death penalty. Kim Kardashian had previously shared a tweet about having a conversation with man and admitted that remorse expressed by Brandon made her break into tears.

READ | Remember When Kanye West's Birthday Card To Kim Kardashian Became His Source For Lyrics

Reactions to Tweet

Despite charges of a vile crime being put on Brandon, lots of and followers of Kim Kardashian agreed with her that a death penalty was a bit over head. As to answering question on "Who is Brandon Bernard", followers chose to take to racial remarks about how Trump government's measures were a bit too harsh towards a certain section of society. It was evident from comments on tweet that decision taken for execution was "devastating" since Brandon was seemingly "forced at gunpoint to burn corpses". y also expressed gratitude to socialite for taking to social media to voice out her opinion on matter.

READ | Kris Jenner Wishes 'sweet Angel Boy' Saint On 5th B'day: 'Can't Wait To See You Grow Up'

Aftermath of Decision

Even after Kim Kardashian posted a plea to US Federal government to show leniency to Brandon Bernard, decision stood unmoved. Brandon was hanged to death at around 9:27 p.m. on night of December 10, 2020. According to same report by NBC, Brandon was youngest person to be charged with a death penalty in almost seven decades.

READ | Kim Kardashian Admits Making More Money On Social Media Than Doing 'KUWTK' Season