Wisconsin board reviews prison commutations for first time in decades

MADISON, Wis. - Some Wisconsin prisoners, including some convicted of homicide, look to have their sentences cut short. It is the first time the state has reviewed commutations in decades. The Commutation Advisory Board on Aug. 21 considered the requests of 12 prisoners, including six convicted of homicide. The last Wisconsin governor to issue commutations was Governor Tommy Thompson. Governor…