Why is this trending?
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California Governor Gavin Newsom's wife, sparked backlash after comparing her childhood golf cart accident that killed her sister to crimes by San Quentin inmates during a speech. Social media erupted with criticism, accusing her of equating accidental death with murders and rapes committed by adult prisoners at the notorious facility. The remarks drew ire for humanizing violent offenders.
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