Difference between revisions of "George Ryan"
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George Ryan (born 1934) was the Republican governor of Illinois from 1999 to 2003. He is perhaps best known for his controversial choice to empty the state's death row just before leaving office. He faced trial in 2005 on racketeering and bribery charges, and was found guilty.