commutation

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Seeing virtually no hope of acquittal, Brown’s attorneys were desperate to preserve the possibility of commutation.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Wood’s commutation was one of only two clemencies granted to death row inmates in 2025, out of 47 total executions—a record high year in the United States.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said: “President Trump is the final decider on any pardon or commutation and is exercising his constitutional authority to issue them as he deems necessary.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

Those clemencies came on top of the commutation awarded last month to George Santos, the disgraced former New York congressman found guilty of defrauding donors and lying to the House of Representatives.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2025

"Some weather! Hot! Hot! Hot! Is it hot enough for you? Is it hot? Is it . . . ?" My commutation ticket came back to me with a dark stain from his hand.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald