Former Governor Ryan, Death Penalty Moratorium Advocate, Dies at 91
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Former Illinois Governor George H. Ryan, known for his 2000 moratorium on death penalty executions due to concerns about wrongful convictions, passed away at 91. His decision, a notable shift from his prior support of capital punishment, followed revelations of significant errors in Illinois' death penalty system, including the exoneration of 13 death row inmates. Ryan, a moderate Republican, later served prison time for bribery during his tenure as Illinois Secretary of State.
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