About 203,000 Americans are currently set to die behind bars. In 1970, there were less than 200,000 people in America’s entire prison system.
Tag: Second Chance
Bill Would Create Pathway To Release For Iowans Sentenced To Life Without Parole
State lawmakers heard at times emotional testimony on a bill that would create the possibility of parole for some Iowans serving a life sentence in prison.
Currently, those convicted of the most serious Class A felonies are sentenced to life without parole and aren’t released except if granted a pardon or commutation by the governor.