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id: 0922a7c5c9
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 19:58 PST
updated: 2026-11-12 19:58 PST
status: reported
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# Officer's mother opposes Newsom's commutation of death sentences

Kelley O'Sullivan, mother of slain Sacramento police officer Tara O'Sullivan, spoke against Governor Gavin Newsom's commutation of California death sentences, including her daughter's killer.

Section: [Public Safety](/sacramento/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Kelley O'Sullivan](/sacramento/wiki/kelley-o-sullivan.md), [Tara O'Sullivan](/sacramento/wiki/tara-o-sullivan.md), [Adel Ramos](/sacramento/wiki/adel-ramos.md), [Gavin Newsom](/sacramento/wiki/gavin-newsom.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Sacramento (KOVR)](https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/mother-slain-sacramento-officer-speaks-out-commutation-death-sentences/), 2026-11-12 19:58 PST: Mother of slain Sacramento police officer speaks out against commutation of California death sentences

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