Illinois Gov Ryan commutes 167 death sentences in clemency act
Chicago residents react with anger and disbelief as Governor George Ryan pardons 167 inmates on death row and reduces or commutes several others. Families insist cases were decisive, while prosecutors decry the televised decision as painful to victims. Supporters credit him with moral focus despite political risk.
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Jackson compares Illinois governor to end lynching choice
In New York, Rev. Jesse Jackson praised Gov. George Ryan for commuting 167 Illinois death-row inmates. He called Ryan's action an end to legal lynching as congregants at Judson Memorial Church applauded. Most inmates will live with no parole. Jackson's Rainbow/PUSH group was in town for its Wall Street conference.
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Illinois governor commutes all death row sentences
The death row in Illinois is emptied as Gov. George Ryan commutes 167 condemned prisoners to life in prison. Opponents hail the move as momentum against capital punishment while supporters doubt the lasting impact, citing the ongoing bribery scandal surrounding Ryan and questions about motives from victims' families and prosecutors.
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Fox Congratulates Ryan for Commuting Death Sentences
Mexican President Vicente Fox praised Illinois Governor George Ryan for commuting the death sentences of 167 inmates, including Mexicans Juan Caballero, Mario Flores and Gabriel Solache. Flores faces 40 years, while Caballero and Solache get life terms. crimes not specified.
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Ryan Aides Trial Focuses on Corruption Probe’s Lead Figure
In Chicago, Governor George Ryan leaves office amid a widening federal probe into state corruption. Opening statements set for Tuesday in the racketeering case against former aide Scott Fowell and the Ryan campaign, with scrutiny on Ryan’s knowledge and possible charges. Prosecutors cite Operation Safe Road links and $170,000 traced to the Citizens for Ryan fund. Fowell faces racketeering, mail fraud, and conspiracy charges.
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Bridges to Undergo Yearlong Repairs in Quad Cities
Two eastern Iowa spans, the Interstate 74 bridge linking Moline and Bettendorf and the Centennial Bridge between Davenport and Rock Island, will run on a single lane for most of the year as crews upgrade decks pavement resurfacing and ramp configurations. The Interstate 74 project costs 3.8 million dollars.
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