Ex-Convict Elected, Rights Restored | Cheyenne News

Cheyenne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

A newly elected Wyoming state rep, Gary Brown, is facing renewed scrutiny after his 1991 felony conviction for intimidating a witness and victim — a non-violent offense under state law — resurfaced through public records. Though he served four years and six months in prison, Wyoming’s 2023 law restored his right to hold office, and he won election in 2024. Now, as he begins his first term and eyes reelection, his past conviction is sparking debate about transparency, legal restoration, and the limits of accountability in public service. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…