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Governor Candidates Clash Over Clemency Board | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s governor candidates are locked in a fierce debate over a new commutation board—created by Governor Evers to review potential sentence reductions for serious crimes like homicide and armed robbery. With 800+ applications already submitted, mostly from Milwaukee County, the board’s first meeting reviewed 12 high-profile cases. While the governor retains final say, no timeline exists for decisions. Republican Tom Tiffany wants the board scrapped entirely, vowing not to release violent offenders early. Democrat David Crowley backs the board’s existence and seeks to make it permanent…
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