Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin is facing backlash for controversial pardons, but criminal justice reform advocates say the anger is misplaced

Bill Pugliano/Getty Images Former Kentucky governor Matt Bevin faced backlash after pardoning more than 600 convicted individuals prior to his departure from office. His pardoning decision drew ire from the victims' families and prosecutors who worked the cases. Among the slew of convicted criminals he has pardoned before his departure from office, people have been quick to scrutinize a few individuals that the governor has granted leniency. While Bevin has drew criticism from some, criminal jus...