Death Penalty

... Gov. Gavin Newsom is said to be considering commuting the sentences of the 563 people currently on death row in California. The state is home to a...

Governor Gavin Newsom faces a choice to commute California's death sentences, potentially saving 563 lives and impacting a future presidency.

“ Gov. Gavin Newsom is reportedly considering commuting the sentences of the 563 people condemned to death row in California prisons,...

And Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, a Democrat, has indicated that he is seriously considering sparing the lives of all 563 prisoners on death...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom could commute the state's death sentences before leaving office in January, according to The Marshall Project and...

The governor is seriously considering whether to spare the lives of all 563 prisoners on death row in California. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is...

Gov. Gavin Newsom “believes the intentional killing of another person is wrong,” a spokesperson said...

Having already instituted a moratorium on executions in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom indicated he is considering taking a far more drastic step:...

Newsom has discussed with his advisors reducing death row inmates’ sentences to life in prison without parole, according to the New York Times.

Thursday on MS NOW's "State of Play," Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) said he is... Gavin Newsom Considers Sparing 563 California Death Row Inmates.

Gavin Newsom, a possible presidential candidate, is seriously considering whether to spare the lives of all 563 prisoners on death row in California...

After running in 2018 for governor on upholding voter's support of the death penalty, once elected, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced in 2019...

Governor Gavin Newsom may consider sparing 563 inmates from California's paused death penalty after Tennessee's botched execution of Christa Pike.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom, a possible presidential candidate, is seriously considering whether to spare the lives of all 563...

Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, is reportedly considering commuting the sentences of all 563 inmates on California's death row.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, a possible presidential candidate, is seriously considering whether to spare the lives of all 563 prisoners on death row in...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) imposed a statewide moratorium there in 2019, and a coalition of activists has now filed a challenge in the state...

The Marshall Project reports on what might happen if the Governor commutes all death row sentences. Plus, live animated comedy gets a showcase at this year's CrockerCon. Finally, celebrating what makes the Sacramento region unique.

Governor Gavin Newsom, nearing the end of his gubernatorial tenure in January, faces demands from advocacy groups to commute California's...

About 560 have death sentences in California prisons. Some want Gov. Gavin Newsom to commute more sentences before leaving office.