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Wisconsin Revisits Clemency for Murderers | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin is shaking up its justice system by revisiting commutations for the first time in decades—meaning even homicide convicts could see their sentences slashed. Governor Tony Evers reignited the process in April, and his advisory board recently reviewed twelve cases, including six involving murder. One standout: Michael Maldonado, convicted in 1995 for a murder-for-hire, who met with the victim’s family and acknowledged their enduring pain. The governor’s team sees this as a chance to reward rehabilitation and give second chances to those who’ve proven they’ve changed. But…
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