Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Political Pistachio In The News: Esteban Nunez Sentence Commuted by California Governor

California's former governor has prompted a lawsuit and legislation that targets the governor's power to sentence commutation.

Following Arnold Schwarzenegger's (R) decision to reduce the manslaughter sentence of Esteban Nunez, the son of former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez, the victim's family announced its plans to file suit against the former governor. Schwarzenegger's action sparked outrage from the father of the murder victim, who was not informed of the decision. But writer and radio host Douglas V. Gibbs of Political Pistachio says the case may have difficulty holding up in court.


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