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News in English (USA) / 21.10.2026 / 03:00

Governor Kay Ivey Commutes Death Sentence of Toforest Johnson

Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama has commuted the death sentence of Toforest Johnson, who was convicted in the 1995 murder of a Jefferson County deputy. The decision was made in light of significant doubts raised about the evidence against Johnson, leading Ivey to spare him from execution. This marks the third death row inmate spared by Ivey during her tenure. Attorney advocates have expressed gratitude for the commutation, while public figures such as Kim Kardashian have voiced their support for Johnson.
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