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Wisconsin’s Commutation Board Debuts | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s new Commutation Advisory Board kicked off its historic first hearings, hearing from twelve incarcerated individuals seeking reduced sentences—and the emotional, often heartbreaking stories of victims and families caught in the crosshairs. As applicants shared their remorse, rehabilitation efforts, and transformation, critics like State Senator Van Wanggaard raised alarms over the board’s authority and makeup. The board, created by Governor Evers to reward genuine change, must now navigate a delicate balance: honoring redemption while acknowledging the lasting scars left by crime…
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