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Oregon Governor Commutes 17 ‘Dysfunctional and Immoral’ Death Sentences to Life in Prison

Oregon Governor Commutes 17 ‘Dysfunctional and Immoral’ Death Sentences to Life in Prison
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown speaks in Portland, Oreg., on Nov. 10, 2020. Cathy Cheney/Pool Photo via AP
Katabella Roberts
Katabella Roberts
12/14/2022|Updated: 12/14/2022
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Oregon Gov.Kate Brown announced on Dec. 13 that 17 inmates awaiting execution will instead have their death sentences changed to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

“I have long believed that justice is not advanced by taking a life, and the state should not be in the business of executing people—even if a terrible crime placed them in prison,” Brown, a Democrat, said in a statement.
Katabella Roberts
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Katabella Roberts is a news writer for The Epoch Times, focusing primarily on the United States, world, and business news.
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