Maryland Sen . Martin has released his state 's only four remaining death sentences Wednesday . `` In my judgment , leaving these death sentences in place does not serve the public good of the people of Maryland -- present or future , '' O'Malley said . O'Malley 's release comes after the state legislature abolished the death penalty . O'Malley is just days away from leaving office and is considering a 2016 Democratic presidential bid .
Maryland Sen . Martin has released his state 's only four remaining death sentences Wednesday . O'Malley 's release comes after the state legislature abolished the death penalty . O'Malley is just days away from leaving office and is considering a 2016 Democratic presidential bid .