California Governor Newsom to commute 548 death sentences
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Gavin Newsom
California, USA
November 5, 2026
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to commute all 548 death sentences in California to life without parole. The governor cited moral opposition to state-sanctioned killing as the primary reason for the decision. While 40% of the commutations can be finalized by the governor, the remainder will require high court approval.
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