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Mar 9, 2011 at 11:19 am

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Illinois Gov To End Death Penalty After Speaking To Desmond Tutu

Illinois Gov To End Death Penalty After Speaking To Desmond Tutu

Chicago, Illinois — Democratic Governor Pat Quinn says he will be abolishing Illinois’ death penalty; a stance made after consulting with many “people of good faith”.

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The governor met with South African activist Desmond Tutu, as well as prosecutors, murder victims’ families, death penalty opponents and religious leaders, according to the Associated Press. Quinn, a supporter of the death penalty “when properly implemented”, made emotional appeals to many opponents of the law who want to prevent the execution of innocent people.

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Dec 2, 2010 at 9:30 am

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Death Penalty May Be Ruled Unconstitutional In Texas

Death Penalty May Be Ruled Unconstitutional In Texas

WASHINGTON — At a hearing scheduled for Monday, December 6, a district court in Texas will decide whether the death penalty is unconstitutional in the state based on the disproportionately high risk of wrongful convictions in Texas.

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Nov 15, 2010 at 3:18 pm

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Death Row Inmate Spared Due To Medical Condition, Upbringing

Death Row Inmate Spared Due To Medical Condition, Upbringing

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s governor spared the life of Sidney Cornwell, a man facing execution Tuesday for killing a 3-year-old, in part because the convict had an undiagnosed genetic condition that led to developmental disabilities and large breasts as a child.

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Nov 10, 2009 at 4:09 pm

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The Death Penalty–Cruelty or Necessity?

The Death Penalty–Cruelty or Necessity?

Many Christians believe that the Bible condemns capital punishment. The Ten Commandments speak of respect for life and simply declare, “You shall not kill” (Exodus 20:13). But an equal number of Christians defend capital punishment as a legitimate part of the civil order…

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