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After getting his own pardon, Gainesville man helps others restore their rights

Earnest Mason, pictured Tuesday, Oct. 9, at his home in Gainesville, is helping felons who complete their sentences restore their voting rights and other rights, including the right to own a firearm.

10142018 MASON.EARNEST 1.JPG — Earnest Mason, pictured Tuesday, Oct. 9, at his home in Gainesville, is helping felons who complete their sentences restore their voting rights and other rights, including the right to own a firearm.

Recently sober, and after seeing his daughter at Duke University, Earnest Mason knew he needed to make a change in 2000 to expand his opportunities.