On his last day in office, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat, commuted the death sentences of 15 inmates convicted of first-degree murder. He announced this decision after carefully reviewing requests for clemency. Cooper stated that such decisions are extremely challenging and that the death penalty is the most severe punishment the state can impose. He decided these individuals should spend their lives in prison instead of facing execution.
No executions have taken place in North Carolina since 2006 due to ongoing legal issues. The inmates whose sentences were commuted include Hasson Bacote, Iziah Barden, Nathan Bowie, Rayford Burke, Elrico Fowler, Cerron Hooks, Guy LeGrande, James Little, Robbie Locklear, Lawrence Peterson, William Robinson, Christopher Roseboro, Darrell Strickland, Timothy White, and Vincent Wooten, all convicted in various counties.
This action by Governor Cooper follows a trend seen at the federal level where President Joe Biden has also commuted the death sentences of several inmates. Specifically, Biden had prioritized clemency for 37 of the 40 men on federal death row as he left office.
The decision to commute the sentences of these 15 inmates reflects a significant change in their legal status and life circumstances.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/12/just-final-day-office-north-carolinas-democrat-governor/
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