President Biden announced the commutation of 37 federal death row inmates’ sentences, including child murderers and rapists, sparking outrage. Among those spared were Jorge Avila-Torrez, who confessed to killing Navy Petty Officer Amanda Snell and two young girls in Illinois. Another inmate, Daryl Lawrence, convicted of killing Columbus Police Officer Bryan Hurst, also had his sentence commuted. Biden cited his opposition to the death penalty as the reason for the commutations.
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Prisoners recently eligible for parole sue over delay in hearings
Seven incarcerated men in Massachusetts, eligible for parole following a 2024 Supreme Judicial Court ruling, are suing over delays in scheduling their hearings. The plaintiffs, who were sentenced to life without parole as "emerging adults," have been waiting for their parole hearings for years. The Massachusetts Parole Board is facing criticism for the slow process, with more than 100 individuals affected by the ruling still awaiting their hearings. Full Article
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