Gavin Newsom clears death row, commutes sentences for hundreds of prisoners

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom is commuting the death sentences of 548 people, clearing the California death row for the first time since the state conducted hangings in the late 19th century.  It is a monumental move in the history of capital punishment in America: [ ] The post Gavin Newsom clears death row, commutes sentences for hundreds of prisoners appeared first on Danville San Ramon.