California set to commute all 548 death sentences

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  • California will change all 548 death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the largest mass clemency in American history.S1
  • Gavin Newsom, who is expected to make a run for the White House in 2028, has said capital punishment is "incompatible" with the values of California.S2
  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he will commute the death sentences of all 548 prisoners on the state’s death row to life without the possibility of parole, according to an open letter to Californians. breitbart.com/">Breitbart.S3
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1h Perthnow

California set to commute all 548 death sentences

California will change all 548 death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the largest mass clemency in American history.

2h Japantimes

California governor says commuting all death sentences in state

Gavin Newsom, who is expected to make a run for the White House in 2028, has said capital punishment is "incompatible" with the values of California.

4h Feedburner:breitbart

Newsom Moves to Commute All 548 California Death Sentences to Life

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he will commute the death sentences of all 548 prisoners on the state’s death row to life without the possibility of parole, acco…

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California set to commute all 548 death sentences

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What to know

  • California will change all 548 death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the largest mass clemency in American history.S1
  • Gavin Newsom, who is expected to make a run for the White House in 2028, has said capital punishment is "incompatible" with the values of California.S2
  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he will commute the death sentences of all 548 prisoners on the state’s death row to life without the possibility of parole, according to an open letter to Californians. breitbart.com/">Breitbart.S3
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S1 Perthnow 1 report · EN
S2 Japantimes 1 report · EN
S3 Feedburner:breitbartLead 1 report · EN