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Clemency Halts Death Row Rulings Across Illinois
In a late move, Gov. George Ryan commuted the sentences of 167 condemned inmates to life in prison, easing the death row population. Inmates like Danny Edwards prepare to transition to general population, facing new risks and the chance for exoneration claims as they await further clemency actions.
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