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U.S. Supreme Court rejects legal challenge to California prosecutors’ use of videotapes as victim impact evidence

Posted on November 10, 2008 by

The LA Times reports: Over the objection of three justices, the Supreme Court turned down appeals today from two Los Angeles murderers who said it was unfair that a videotape of the victim’s life was played for jurors before they … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court upholds lethal injection

Posted on April 16, 2008 by

CNN reports: The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 ruling, upheld Kentucky’s use of lethal injection as a means of executing prisoners, ruling that the method — used in 35 states — is properly and humanely applied.The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court to review constitutionality of lethal injections

Posted on September 25, 2007 by

AP News reports: The US Supreme Court announced Tuesday it would consider the constitutionality of lethal injections, which is used in almost all executions in the United States. The court agreed to consider the cases of two men condemned to … Continue reading →

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