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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…

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First published 21:07 UTC, 5 November 2026 · Updated 01:45 UTC, 15 November 2026

Key figures

548people on death rowThe BBC reported this count; Fox News also gave 548.

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What has been reported

  1. 18:11 UTC, 5 November 2026

    UALR Public Radio reported that Newsom announced he would commute the sentences of people on California’s death row.

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  2. 19:34 UTC, 5 November 2026

    The Press Democrat reported that Newsom said he would commute all death sentences in the state to life without parole.

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  3. 19:43 UTC, 5 November 2026

    The BBC reported that the commutations covered all 548 people on California’s death row.

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  4. 20:52 UTC, 5 November 2026

    CBS News reported that the move would not repeal California’s death penalty or stop prosecutors from seeking it in future cases.

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  5. 21:03 UTC, 5 November 2026

    Fox News reported that Newsom’s decision drew backlash from victims’ rights advocates.

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Each line is written by the Gods Eyes news desk with an AI model from the linked reports, , and checked by software against them. No person checked it.

Coverage so far

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.

Written by the Gods Eyes news desk with an AI model from the reports on this page, , and checked by software against them. No person checked it: follow the links to read the reporting.

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15 November 2026

  1. 06:04Political Wire · Trump Trashes Gavin Newsom for Halting Death Penalty Original ↗

14 November 2026

  1. 23:34The Rio Times · Trump Attacks Newsom's Death Row Decision Original ↗
  2. 17:23aninews.in · · also on 1 other site"Disaster for justice in America": Trump lambasts Gavin Newsom for commuting sentence of all California death row inmates Original ↗
  3. 15:27KGAN · · also on 16 other sites'Disaster for justice': Trump slams Newsom's plan to commute California's death sentences Original ↗
  4. 12:37theportugalnews.com · Newsom seeks historic death row commutations Original ↗

13 November 2026

  1. 16:52The Guardian · California governor Gavin Newsom endorses global fossil fuel phaseout Original ↗
  2. 14:57KPBS Public Media · What's the future of the death penalty in California after Newsom's clemency? Original ↗
  3. 14:43independent.com · Governor Newsom Commutes 548 Inmates on Death Row Original ↗
  4. 10:55Indiatimes · Gavin Newsom to run for US president in 2028? California governor sets January deadline Original ↗
  5. 04:38KCRA · Families of victims denounce California governor's plan to commute death sentences Original ↗
  6. 01:45ocregister.com · Southern California prosecutors back legal challenge to Newsom's commutation of death sentences – Orange County Register Original ↗
  7. 01:45sbsun.com · Southern California prosecutors back legal challenge to Newsom's commutation of death sentences – San Bernardino Sun Original ↗
  8. 01:45dailynews.com · · also on 7 other sitesSouthern California prosecutors back legal challenge to Newsom's commutation of death sentences Original ↗
  9. 00:54KESQ · SoCal prosecutors back challenge to Newsom commutation of death sentences Original ↗
  10. 00:36scoop.co.nz · · also on 1 other siteUN Expert Hails California's Commutation Of All Death Sentences, Urges Review Of Life Sentences Without Parole Original ↗

11 November 2026

  1. 17:11KTEN · · also on 1 other siteGavin Newsom won the argument on California's proposed wealth tax. He could still face a fight over it Original ↗

10 November 2026

  1. 18:21WZTV · · also on 10 other sitesFormer FBI official blasts Newsom's plan to commute all California death row sentences Original ↗
  2. 16:39News Channel 3-12 · · also on 5 other sitesThese are some of the most notorious California death row inmates whose sentences could be commuted Original ↗

8 November 2026

  1. 21:23nypost.com · · also on 1 other siteCalifornia DA blasts Gavin Newsom's death row commutations Original ↗

7 November 2026

  1. 17:30ZeroHedge · "Mercy For The Wolves": California DAs Revolt After Newsom Wipes Out Death Row Original ↗
  2. 01:59timesheraldonline.com · · also on 1 other siteSolano prosecutors blast Newsom's death row decision Original ↗

6 November 2026

  1. 21:40Wyoming News Now · · also on 4 other sitesVictims' advocates slam Newsom's decision to commute death sentences Original ↗
  2. 21:25alipac.us · · also on 1 other siteGavin Newsom removes 548 killers from death row, taunting victims and their families Original ↗
  3. 20:30townhall.com · · also on 1 other siteHere Are Some of the Monsters Gavin Newsom Removed From Death Row Original ↗
  4. 16:19newsone.com · · also on 2 other sitesCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom Commutes 548 Death Sentences Original ↗
  5. 15:36Breitbart · Gavin Newsom's Mass Commutation of Death Row Inmates Faces Legal Battle, Pushback from Prosecutors Original ↗
  6. 15:25WGAU · · also on 6 other sitesGovernor Gavin Newsom seeks to commute 548 death sentences to life in prison Original ↗
  7. 14:52Great Bend Post · · also on 4 other sitesCalif. governor clears death row, commutes sentences for hundreds of prisoners Original ↗
  8. 10:28RTTNews · California Governor Commutes All Death Sentences In The State Original ↗
  9. 02:24PerthNow · · also on 13 other sitesCalifornia set to commute all 548 death sentences Original ↗
  10. 02:08Al Jazeera · · also on 2 other sitesCalifornia governor commutes sentences of more than 500 people on death row Original ↗
  11. 01:53binnews.com · Gov. Gavin Newsom To Commute All 548 California Death Row Sentences Original ↗
  12. 01:22HomeTown Register · · also on 7 other sitesNewsom commutes death sentences for all 548 on death row Original ↗

5 November 2026

  1. 23:42sgvtribune.com · · also on 7 other sitesGov. Newsom's death row commutations include 47 condemned killers from OC Original ↗
  2. 22:37https://www.kolotv.com · · also on 1 other siteCalifornia Gov. Newsom to commute all 548 death sentences in state to life without parole Original ↗
  3. 22:18dailybulletin.com · · also on 9 other sitesMercy, justice, and the end of death sentences in California Original ↗
  4. 21:46redlandsdailyfacts.com · · also on 4 other sitesA look at California's death penalty that Gov. Gavin Newsom is changing Original ↗
  5. 21:43mynewsla.com · Newsom Commutes Sentences of All CA Death Row Inmates Original ↗
  6. 21:22ABC News · · also on 4 other sitesGov. Newsom says he will commute all death sentences in state to life without parole Original ↗
  7. 20:52Newser · · also on 1 other siteNewsom Commutes All California Death Sentences Original ↗
  8. 20:52CBS News · · also on 1 other siteCalifornia death row sentences to be commuted to life without parole, Newsom says Original ↗
  9. 20:52Daily Mail · · also on 1 other siteNewsom moves to commute all California death sentences Original ↗
  10. 20:51Daily Sabah · · also on 1 other siteCalifornia governor commutes over 500 death sentences to life Original ↗
  11. 20:43WDBO · · also on 2 other sitesGov. Gavin Newsom says he will commute all of California's death sentences Original ↗
  12. 20:36ABC7 Los Angeles · · also on 6 other sitesCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will commute all death sentences in state to life without parole Original ↗
  13. 20:33almanacnews.com · · also on 4 other sitesWhat Gavin Newsom's commutations mean for the death penalty in the U.S. Original ↗
  14. 20:21iheart.com · Gov. Newsom Commutes All 548 Death Sentences In California Original ↗
  15. 20:14arabnews.com · · also on 4 other sitesCalifornia governor says commuting all death sentences in state Original ↗
  16. 20:06KHBS · · also on 16 other sitesCalifornia governor says he'll commute all sentences in state Original ↗
  17. 19:51nbclosangeles.com · · also on 5 other sitesNewsom says he will commute all California death sentences Original ↗
  18. 19:49WPBN · · also on 14 other sitesNewsom moves to commute all California death sentences to life without parole Original ↗
  19. 19:47Local News 8 · · also on 8 other sitesNewsom commutes sentences of all California death row prisoners Original ↗
  20. 19:46mercurynews.com · · also on 5 other sitesGov. Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences to life in prison without parole Original ↗
  21. 19:44FOX 26 Houston · · also on 10 other sitesGov. Newsom commutes sentences of California's 548 death row inmates Original ↗
  22. 19:43BBC News · · also on 1 other siteCalifornia Gov Newsom commutes death sentences for all 548 people on death row Original ↗
  23. 19:43presstelegram.com · · also on 15 other sitesNewsom will commute all death sentences in CA to life without parole Original ↗
  24. 19:38Post Register · · also on 16 other sitesCalifornia Gov. Newsom says he will commute all death sentences in state to life without parole Original ↗
  25. 19:34pressdemocrat.com · · also on 4 other sitesNewsom says he will commute all death sentences in state to life without parole Original ↗
  26. 19:28AOL.com · · also on 1 other siteGavin Newsom commutes more than 500 death sentences in California Original ↗
  27. 18:11KUAR · · also on 16 other sitesNewsom announces he will commute sentences of inmates on California's death row Original ↗

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