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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the conversion of all death sentences in the state to life imprisonment without parole, affecting 548 inmates. This decision reflects his long-standing opposition to state-sanctioned executions. The announcement comes amid renewed scrutiny of the death penalty following a botched execution in Tennessee. The ACLU praised Newsom's move as a historic step towards abolishing the death penalty in California and nationwide, highlighting issues of racial injustice and wrongful convictions. Notable inmates affected include serial killer Randy Kraft and Charles Ng, convicted of multiple murders.