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George Homer Ryan (born February 24, 1934) is an American former politician who served as the 39th governor of Illinois from 1999 to 2003. A member of the Republican Party , he previously served as secretary of State of Illinois from 1991 to 1999 and as lieutenant governor from 1983 to 1991.
Sep 9, 2021 · Former Gov. George Ryan, who commuted all death row sentences in Illinois, talks about his decision and its consequences in his book and a Springfield event. He also reflects on his own corruption scandal and his life in retirement.
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Jan 11, 2023 · Former Republican Illinois Governor George Ryan says he has no regrets after he commuted 167 inmates on death row to life in prison 20 years ago. He was inspired by the case of Anthony Porter, who was exonerated after being 48 hours away from execution.
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Sep 17, 2020 · George Ryan, the former Illinois governor who suspended and commuted death sentences, reflects on his evolution and the controversy he faced. He talks about his book, his wife's death, and his legacy 20 years later.
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Sep 26, 2013 · Former Illinois Governor George Ryan speaks to the news media at the federal courthouse following a verdict of guilty on all counts in his corruption trial April 17, 2006, in Chicago, Illinois.
George Ryan, 78, was convicted of corruption in 2006 and sentenced to six and a half years in prison. His successor, Rod R. Blagojevich, is now the only Illinois ex-governor still behind bars.
Sep 23, 2020 · Ryan writes at length about what happened from there – the behind-the-scenes machinations over the death penalty in the General Assembly; the friction that his decision created within the Republican Party, and with incoming President George W. Bush; and the global reaction within the anti-death penalty movement.
