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Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, Known for Death Penalty Moratorium and Corruption Conviction, Dies at 91

Ryan's legacy is marked by his 2003 commutations of death row sentences and his later imprisonment on federal corruption charges.

Global Executions in 2024 Hit Highest Level Since 2015, Amnesty Report Reveals