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COURT ON THE DEATH PENALTY

NCJ Number
4402
Journal
Newsweek Volume: 80 Issue: 2 Dated: (JULY 10, 1972) Pages: 20
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1972
Length
1 page
Annotation
SUPREME COURT DECISION IN FURMAN V. GEORGIA HELD THE DEATH PENALTY, AS CURRENTLY USED, TO BE 'CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT' AND THEREFORE UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

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