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Gavin Newsom clears death row, commutes sentences for hundreds of prisoners
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom is commuting the death sentences of 548 people, clearing the California death row for the first time since the state conducted hangings in the late 19th century. It is a monumental move in the history of capital punishment in America: [ ] The post Gavin Newsom clears death row, commutes sentences for hundreds of prisoners appeared first on The Almanac.
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