California governor commutes death sentences for all 548 people on death row
Summary
California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted the death sentences of all 548 people on the state's death row to life in prison without the possibility of parole. California has not carried out an execution since 2006, and the move may reduce court costs, according to the article.Key Facts
- Newsom used his constitutional clemency authority to commute all 548 death sentences.
- The commuted sentences are now life in prison without the possibility of parole.
- California has not executed a prisoner since 2006.
- Thirteen inmates have been executed since California voters reinstated the death penalty in 1978.
- Newsom ordered a halt to executions in California in 2019.
- The article says the commutations could save millions of dollars in court costs each year.
- Newsom is term-limited and is nearing the end of his time as governor.
- The article reports that fellow Democrat Xavier Becerra is projected to take over after the midterm elections.
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