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The intentional killing of another person is wrong. And, as governor, I will not oversee the execution of any individual.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, when announcing this week that he would suspend the death penalty in his state.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, when announcing this week that he would suspend the death penalty in his state.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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