Coverage dated October 8, 2026 to October 9, 2026

California's Most Infamous Death Row Inmates Amid Newsom Commutation Report

Headline from Newsweek

Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, is reportedly considering commuting the sentences of all 563 inmates on California's death row.

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Reports & sources

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Newsweek
California's Most Infamous Death Row Inmates Amid Newsom Commutation Report (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 8, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, is reportedly considering commuting the sentences of all 563 inmates on California's death row.
New York Post
Gavin Newsom weighs taking 563 inmates off death row in California after botched Christa Pike execution (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 8, 2026
New York Post's feed description
The governor is seriously considering whether to spare the lives of all 563 prisoners on death row in California.
Revolver News
Gavin Newsom weighs taking 563 inmates off death row in California after botched Christa Pike execution… (opens Revolver News)
Published Oct 8, 2026
Breitbart News
Gavin Newsom Considers Sparing 563 California Death Row Inmates (opens Breitbart News)
Published Oct 8, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is considering sparing the lives of 563 death row inmates in his state.
KTVU San Francisco
Gov. Gavin Newsom weighs mass commutation of California's death row sentences (opens KTVU San Francisco)
Published Oct 9, 2026
KTVU San Francisco's feed description
Having already instituted a moratorium on executions in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom indicated he is considering taking a far more drastic step: commuting the sentences of all 563 individuals currently on the state's death row.