Backlash to clemency for 15 on NC’s death row leads to GOP call to limit governor’s power
The bill, which has nine sponsors right now, proposes amending the N.C. Constitution to require legislative approval of all ...
NC Republicans seek to limit governor's clemency powers after death row commutation controversy
House Bill 64 would change the State Constitution to require a Governor to get approval from the General Assembly.
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Victim's relative begs for pardon before Jessie Hoffman's execution: 'Not justice in my name'
"I wanted to meet with him as part of my own healing process and am outraged that the prison and the board of pardons refused ...
Oklahoma executes Wendell Grissom in woman's 2005 murder: 'I consider this a mercy'
Oklahoma executed Wendell Grissom on Thursday for the murder of 23-year-old Amber Matthews in front of her best friend’s two ...