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North Carolina House votes to end death penalty for most crimes
The NC House approved a bill 79 to 29 ending capital punishment for all crimes except murder. It imposes life terms for first degree burglary arson rape and requires 20 years before parole eligibility. Murder during rape arson burglary or kidnapping remains capital, with amendments debated by lawmakers.
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House
Grace Kutkus
Associated Press
Raleigh
North Carolina
Herbert Hyde
D-Buncombe
Hyde
Lloyd Hise Jr
R-Mitchell
Us. Supreme Court
North Carolina Supreme Court
Gerald ‘al D-Harnett
Thomas
Supreme Court
John Stayns
H. M. Michaux Jr
Dhurham
Michaux
United States
North
Caroind
Senate
McNeill Smith
Ieges
Smith
Prson
Robert Vance Somers
R-Rowafi
Somis