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Wisconsin Reinstates Sentence Commutations | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin is reviving a 25-year-old sentence commutation process, offering potential early release to inmates—including juvenile homicide offenders—through the Governor’s new advisory board. Governor Tony Evers champions it as a rehabilitation opportunity, but critics, including GOP hopefuls and state senators, warn it undermines judicial accountability and risks victim families. Faith-based advocates see it as reform progress, while opponents argue unelected officials shouldn’t undo legal verdicts. The board will review each case individually, sparking national debate over justice…
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