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Press releases, statements, and earned media from We the Jury and coverage of judicial override in Alabama.

NPR
March 1, 2025
Alabama Governor Commutes Death Sentence
Gov. Ivey commutes the death sentence of Robin 'Rocky' Myers to life without parole.
AL.com
April 2017
Alabama Ends Judicial Override
Coverage of Senate Bill 16 ending the practice that let judges override jury sentencing recommendations.
Alabama Reporter
April 12, 2017
Ending Judicial Override: Gov. Kay Ivey's First Signature
Gov. Ivey signs SB 16 into law, ending judicial override in Alabama capital cases.

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