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Illinois Governor Commutes All Death Sentences
On January 11, 2003 Governor George Ryan ensured himself a place in the history of criminal justice reform by commuting the death sentences of 167 people. It was the most sweeping act of its kind by a governor in U.S. history.
Most of the 164 men and 3 women who ...
Most of the 164 men and 3 women who ...
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