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North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences on last day in office

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North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences on last day in office



Roy Cooper’s historic clemency action comes a week after Biden’s resentencings shielded dozens from executionThe governor of North Carolina has granted commutations to 15 people on death row on his final day in office, changing their sentences to life without the possibility of parole.Roy Cooper, a Democrat, announced his clemency action on New Year’s Eve, prompting praise from opponents of capital punishment, who have advocated for mass commutations to thwart executions. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/31/north-carolina-governor-commutes-death-row-sentences

Author : Sam Levin

Publish date : 2024-12-31 22:31:00

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