Dem AG avoids questions on effort to free homicide suspect

Nevada's Attorney General, Aaron Ford, who is running for governor, sponsored a clemency application for Norman Smith, a man convicted of killing a pregnant woman while out on bail for armed robbery charges. Ford declined to explain his support for the case when questioned and skipped the scheduled hearing; he also avoided media inquiries at an airport. The board ultimately denied the clemency, and critics argue Ford's silence raises concerns about his judgment on public safety matters.

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