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In one of his final acts as governor, Gavin Newsom said he would change all death sentences to life in prison without parole, eliminating about a quarter of all such sentences nationwide.
OriginalThe state has not carried out a death sentence for two decades, though courts do impose the penalty on those convicted of serious crimes.
OriginalThe BBC calls the decision largely symbolic, while CalMatters presents it as a monumental historical move. Compared across 11 outlets including BBC.
OriginalCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he’ll change more than 500 death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole,…
OriginalGov. Gavin Newsom, who is expected to run for president, called capital punishment morally objectionable. Though California hasn’t executed anyone for 20 years, that represents about a quarter of death sentences nationwide.
Original“I alone bear responsibility,” Newsom said about the sweeping decision that would spare the lives of 548 inmates who were sentenced to receive the death penalty.
OriginalThere are 548 people on death row in California. Newsom’s decision announced Thursday comes as he prepares to leave office after eight years.
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The New York Times2h ago
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is expected to run for president, called capital punishment morally objectionable. Though California hasn’t executed anyone for 20 years, that represents about a quarter of death sentences nationwide.
OriginalDemokratis.co.id2h ago
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is expected to run for president, called capital punishment morally objectionable. Though California hasn’t executed anyone for 20 years, that represents about a quarter of death sentences nationwide.
OriginalNewsom said the decision was among the most difficult choices of his career because it will surface painful memories for crime victims’ families.
OriginalSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he’ll change all 548 death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole, though the state Supreme Court will have the final say in hundreds of those cases.
OriginalIn one of his final acts as governor, Gavin Newsom said he would change all death sentences to life in prison without parole, eliminating about quarter of all such sentences nationwide.
OriginalIn one of his final acts as governor, Gavin Newsom said he would change all death sentences to life in prison without parole, eliminating about quarter of all such sentences nationwide.
OriginalIn one of his final acts as governor, Gavin Newsom said he would change all death sentences to life in prison without parole, eliminating about quarter of all such sentences nationwide.
OriginalSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he’ll change more than 500 death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole, though the state Supreme Court will have the final say in hundreds of those cases.
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NY Post2h ago
Gov. Gavin Newsom dropped a bombshell move on Thursday to commute all 561 death row inmates in California.
OriginalSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he’ll change all 548 death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole, though the state Supreme Court will have the final say in hundreds of those cases. Newsom’s decision comes as he prepares…
OriginalThe outgoing governor's plan to remove the threat of capital punishment hanging over more than 500 condemned inmates comes as he considers a run for president.
OriginalThe outgoing governor's plan to remove the threat of capital punishment hanging over more than 500 condemned inmates comes as he considers a run for president.
OriginalGov. Gavin Newsom, who is expected to run for president, called capital punishment morally objectionable. Though California hasn’t executed anyone for 20 years, that represents about a quarter of death sentences nationwide.
OriginalThe New York Times3h ago
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is expected to run for president, called capital punishment morally objectionable. Though California hasn’t executed anyone for 20 years, that represents about a quarter of death sentences nationwide.
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The Guardian3h ago
Democrat’s move prevents these people from executions under future governors after Christa Pike’s failed…
Original“I take this action because I firmly believe that state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California’s values,” he said.
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