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Outgoing Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina commuted the death sentences of 15 people this week but still denied the majority of clemency petitions from prisoners on death row.
Cooper announced on Tuesday that he reviewed 89 clemency petitions from death row inmates and granted 15 of them. Their sentences were commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole. There are still 121 people on death row in the state.
According to the governor’s office, Cooper reviewed the petitions, sought input from district attorneys, and consulted with the families of the victims prior to granting any commutations.
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Cooper announced on Tuesday that he reviewed 89 clemency petitions from death row inmates and granted 15 of them. Their sentences were commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole. There are still 121 people on death row in the state.
According to the governor’s office, Cooper reviewed the petitions, sought input from district attorneys, and consulted with the families of the victims prior to granting any commutations.
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper commutes 15 death sentences
Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that he reviewed 89 clemency petitions from death row inmates and granted 15 of them.
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