How a Democratic Governor Came to Release an Election Denier From Prison

The New York Times·May 17

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A democratic governor has commuted the sentence of an election denier, resulting in their release from prison. The move has sparked backlash, with some democrats voting to censure the governor. The details surrounding the commutation and the individual's case are not entirely clear, with reports suggesting a secretive board was initially hesitant to free the election denier.

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