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Biden Commutes Death Sentences for 37, Exempts Notorious Mass Murderers in Stand Against Federal Capital Punishment

WASHINGTON — In a significant reversal of federal death penalty policy, President Joe Biden announced on Monday the commutation of death sentences for 37 inmates, effectively re-sentencing them to life in prison without parole. This action aligns with his 2020 campaign pledge to cease federal executions, though he left three notable exceptions on death row: the Tree of Life Synagogue shooter, the perpetrator of the Mother Emanuel AME Church attack, and the Boston Marathon bomber. …

Biden Commutes Sentences of Dozens on Federal Death Row, Excludes High-Profile Terrorists and Hate Crime Perpetrators

Washington, D.C. — In a bold move that reinforces his campaign stance, President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 inmates on federal death row, converting their penalties to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. This decision marks a significant shift in federal death penalty policy as Biden seeks to end its use at the national level. The three inmates not granted clemency include high-profile cases such as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, …

Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates, Citing a Moral Stand Against Capital Punishment

Washington, D.C. — Thirty-seven federal death row inmates will see their sentences converted to life imprisonment without parole, announced President Joe Biden, marking a significant policy shift meant to stymie any future federal executions. This move aligns with Biden’s staunch opposition to the death penalty, contrasted sharply against the previous administration’s revival of federal executions after nearly two decades. The President’s decision, influenced by his diverse political and legal background including his role as a …

Qatar Commutes Death Sentences for 8 Indian Navy Personnel to Jail Terms

New Delhi, India – The government of Qatar has commuted the death sentences of eight former Indian Navy personnel to prison terms ranging from 3 to 25 years. The decision to reduce the death penalty was announced by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, which stated that the government is closely monitoring the situation and in contact with the legal team and family members of the individuals involved. The convicted individuals were former Navy officers who …