Faith, Redemption, and the Death Penalty | Venice Beach News

California holds more death row inmates than any other state, with over 570 souls awaiting justice — and the last execution occurred in 2006. With Governor Newsom’s term ending, faith leaders are sounding the alarm: the death penalty moratorium may be at risk. Imam Julius Thibodeaux-Hasan, who spent 23 years on death row for attempted murder, credits his faith and a mentor — also a former death row inmate — for his redemption and eventual parole. Now, he’s campaigning for clemency for all on California’s death row, citing a grim history: 300 wrongful convictions since 1989, including 8 on death row. Advocates like the Lutheran Office of Public Policy urge the governor to commute all death sentences. Meanwhile, the federal push to expand capital punishment is gaining steam, with local prosecutors like LA’s DA ready to seek it when allowed — despite voters rejecting abolition in 2016. Thibodeaux-Hasan, now leading Movement4Life, is focused on mental health and rehabilitation, helping others find redemption — just as he did. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e17bc5aad09920fd