Crime & Justice

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Poised to Stop Death Penalty With Executive Action

MERCY

California has 700-plus inmates on death row but has not executed anyone since 2006.

Tracy Connor
Tracy Connor
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Tracy Connor

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