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Locke denies clemency for ex-death row inmatej OLYMPIA (AP) - Gov GanLocke has denied ciemency for a former death row inmate who has been behind bars for 31 years j for murders he insists he did notcommitj Locke, a former prosecutor, j said public safety and the concerns of the crime victims were his main reasons for turningdown Dawud Maiik on Mondav. It was the governor’s first clemencv case• 0 :After I^ocke’s election, but be fore his January inauguration, the state Clemency and Pardons Board voted 3-2 to recommend ciemency for Malik, the son of a Baptist minister Outgoing Gov.Mike Lowry declined to act onthe recommendation, but Malik’s lawyer asked Locke to take an other look at the case after he was sworn inMalik, 50, has spent most of hisadult life in state prison He w’as sentenced in 1%6 for the mur ders of two Seattle men. four robbenes and an assault.Anita Peterson, chairwoman of the clemency’ board, had said in an interview after the vote that there is a substantial question” in her mind whether Malik committed the murders.But Locke said Malik will stay in prison.“While Mr. Malik has served 31 years of the original sentence, these were very serious, violent crimes,” the governor said “We must pay careful attention to the safety of the public and concerns of victims w’hen issues of clemency'are considered.“After a close review of bothSee VIOLENCE. Paqe 2
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Tue, Jul 22, 1997
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