Mark Wahlberg Once Tried To Erase His Criminal Record (& It Didn't Go Well)

May 2024 ยท 2 minute read

Mark Wahlberg's crimes were forgotten over the years as he became a successful actor. However, that all changed when he asked for a pardon. In 2014, Wahlberg requested a pardon from the state of Massachusetts for the 1988 hate crimes, per CNN.

In his request, Wahlberg apologized for the hurt he caused to Thanh Lam and Johnny Trinh. He said, "I am deeply sorry for the actions that I took on the night of April 8, 1988, as well as for any lasting damage I may have caused the victims." The actor expressed why he believed he deserved a pardon for his crimes. He said, "Since that time, I have dedicated myself to becoming a better person and citizen so that I can be a role model to my children and others." According to CNN, Wahlberg wanted a pardon because his crimes could potentially restrict him from obtaining a concessionaire license and prevent him from "obtaining positions in law enforcement."

Wahlberg ended by sharing the most significant reason he wanted to have the pardon, per CNN. He said, "The more complex answer is that receiving a pardon would be a formal recognition that I am not the same person that I was the night of April 8, 1988," he continued, "It would be formal recognition that someone like me can receive official public redemption if he devotes himself to personal improvement and a life of good works."

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