Death Penalty
Former Governor George Ryan (R-Illinois) spoke about reforming the imposition of the death penalty and his decisions in 2000 to impose a mor… read more
Former Governor George Ryan (R-Illinois) spoke about reforming the imposition of the death penalty and his decisions in 2000 to impose a moratorium on the death penalty in Illinois. He also talked about his decisions to pardon four death row inmates and commute the sentences of other inmates. close
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