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Newsom Commutes the Sentences of California’s 548 Death Row Inmates

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Amnesties, Commutations and Pardons category. Published on November 5, 2026 • Originally reported by Laurel Rosenhall. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is expected to run for president, called capital punishment morally objectionable. Though California hasn’t executed anyone for 20 years, that represents about a quarter of death sentences nationwide.
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