Tag Archive for: death sentence

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California’s Death Penalty Declared Unconstitutional by a Federal Judge

California’s Death Penalty Declared Unconstitutional by a Federal Judge

California’s Death Penalty Declared Unconstitutional by a Federal Judge

In a decision being described as “stunning” and “path-breaking,” U.S. District Judge Cormac (more…)

Alezah TriguerosJul 22, 2014

Judge Reduces Penalty for Death Row Inmate With Racial Justice Act

Judge Reduces Penalty for Death Row Inmate With Racial Justice Act

Judge Reduces Penalty for Death Row Inmate With Racial Justice Act

The Racial Justice Act permits a defendant to overturn his or her death sentence by arguing that rac (more…)

Jason CheungMay 07, 2012

Death Sentences Down, But Executions Up in 2009

Death Sentences Down, But Executions Up in 2009

Death Sentences Down, But Executions Up in 2009

The slight increase in executions in 2009 over the 2008 numbers could be due to the fact that in 200 (more…)

Ken LaManceJan 08, 2010

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