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Alabama Governor Commutes Death Sentence of Man Convicted of Murder

Toforest Johnson’s conviction in the 1995 killing of a sheriff’s deputy relied on the testimony of a woman who was paid a $5,000 reward by the state for providing information.

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said she was commuting Toforest Johnson's death sentence to life in prison without parole.

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Alabama Governor Commutes Death Sentence of Man Convicted of MurderNYTimes – US
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Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man convicted of 1995 murder

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said she was commuting Toforest Johnson's death sentence to life in prison without parole.

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