WorldBBCCalifornia Gov Newsom commutes death sentences for all 548 people on death row
California Governor Gavin Newsom commuted the death sentences of all 548 people on death row, converting them to life without parole.
California has historically had the largest population of death row inmates in the US.
Governor Gavin Newsom used his constitutional clemency authority to commute every death sentence in California, affecting 548 inmates.
California has not executed a prisoner since 2006, and experts say the move could save millions of dollars in court costs each year.
The decision is largely symbolic given the existing moratorium, but it is seen as a legacy move as Newsom winds down his final months as governor.
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