Crime & Safetyscore 923·9 metrosupdated 2h ago

Alabama Governor Commutes Death Sentence of Inmate Amid Evidence Doubts

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of Toforest Johnson to life in prison without parole, citing doubts about his conviction. Johnson, convicted of a 1995 murder, maintains his innocence, and his case has garnered national attention.

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