death penalty
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Hochman has visited San Quentin to see the changes Newsom directed after suspending the death penalty and ordering the dismantling of death row.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026
There are many cases, in the arbitrary, capricious death penalty system, where clemency is appropriate.
From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said in December that prosecutors hadn’t decided whether to seek the death penalty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
An assessment of Nick Reiner’s mental health will take months and could influence whether prosecutors seek the death penalty, experts say.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
It had been converted, following the abolition of the death penalty in New York State, to a vocational building with modest print, drafting, woodworking, welding, and small-engine shops.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
