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Press Releases / June 11, 2013

Rare Decision by Judge Throws Out Death Penalty Recommendation, Sentences Inmate to Life in Prison Without Possibility of Parole

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Press Releases / May 10, 2011

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, Actress Hilary Swank, and TV Producer Thomas Schlamme to be honored for contributions to anti-death penalty movement

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Press Releases / April 29, 2011

Gov. Jerry Brown Cancels Plan to Build New Death Row

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Press Releases / March 9, 2011

Illinois Governor Signs bill to repeal the death penalty

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Press Releases / September 23, 2010

Despite Public Objections- California Rushes Forward with Execution

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