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Victims' advocates slam Newsom's decision to commute death sentences

  • By Chris Woodward | The Center Square contributor

(The Center Square) - Advocates for the rights of homicide victims and legal professionals throughout California are continuing to express outrage over Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision to commute the death sentences of all 548 inmates on the state's death row.

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Newsom commutes death sentences for all 548 on death row

  • By Chris Woodward | The Center Square contributor

(The Center Square) – Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday commuted the death sentences of all 548 inmates on California's death row, prompting swift and sharp criticism from district attorneys, law enforcement and advocates of homicide victims.