California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s commutation of 548 death row inmates has sparked blowback from district attorneys across the state — and the massive clemency order by the outgoing governor may be easier said than done. | Law and Order
California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted the death sentences of 548 people to life without parole, the BBC reported on Nov. 5. Al Jazeera said Newsom pointed to state values and problems in the legal system; CBS News reported that the move does not end California’s death penalty or stop prosecutors from seeking it in future cases. Daily News said the decision drew both anger and praise. The reports do not describe any change to the sentences beyond commutation.
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