California governor commutes all 548 death row sentences

Governor Newsom announces plan to commute every California death sentence to life without parole in the largest mass commutation in U.S. history.

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Newsom seeks commutation of 548 California death sentences
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California governor to grant clemency to all 548 death row inmates in state
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Newsom seeks commutation of 548 California death sentences

Gavin Newsom announced he is commuting all 548 California death sentences to life without parole, the largest such mass commutation in U.S. history if finalized.

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