Pennsylvania House Overrules Casey Veto on Death Warrant Limit
Harrisburg lawmakers advance a bill setting a 60 day limit for the governor to sign death warrants after a death sentence is upheld. The House voted 166 to 33 to override Gov. Casey, with Senate action possible next week after a 40 to 9 veto proof pass. Critics warn of a conveyor belt system of justice while supporters say it forces the governor to do his job.
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Robert P. Casey
Senate
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Allegheny County
Ronald Marsho
R-Dauphin
State Supreme Court
Vincent Hughes
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Pennsylvania
Vince Caracci
Execution date looms as inmate faces death sentence
A 45 year old deputy in prison 15 years for 1979 killings of Byard and Alberta Smith aged 68 who were stabbed 145 times with a butcher knife and bayonet says he is innocent. He was at the home but accuses his nephew and William Ted Flamer of the murders while Flamer also faces the death penalty. Both men blame each other. Legal moves and time limits on warrants spark debate about governor duties as 16 death warrants have been signed since 1987 with most blocked by courts. Szuchon execution set for July 12 as over 170 inmates remain on death row.
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William Ted Flamer
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Geehan
Philadelphia
Joseph Szuchon
Kirkland cries foul death penalty bill faces veto
In Harrisburg Rep. Thaddeus Kirkland urged upholding Gov. Casey's veto on a bill to force death warrants within 60 days. The House rejected the veto 166 to 33, with Kirkland and Rep. Greg Vitali among the two Delaware County lawmakers voting to uphold the veto. Critics cited racial disparities and potential miscarriages of justice as reasons to delay execution.
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Haverford
Delaware County
Dem party fight heats up in Chester and Radnor
In this corner Chester councilman Chuck McLaughlin faces Cliff Wilson of Radnor as the Delco Democratic Party leadership contest looms. Staffer Adam Taylor previews a Democratic showdown with party tensions rising across the region.
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Chuck McLaughlin
Cliff Wilson
Radsnor
Delco Democratic Party
Adam Taylor
Donnie Szegda Shares Chester Roots Plan
Donnie Szegda confides in Friday columnist Ed Gebhart about an idea to aid Chester youth. The Chester lad expresses strong pride in his hometown and outlines steps to help local kids through a community effort.
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Chester
Summer Fest Delco Rose Tree Park Preview
The Weekend section previews Delco tradition as residents look to the annual Summer Fest at Rose Tree Park. The feature highlights community interest and local turnout for a festival that marks the season’s start.
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Rose Tree Park
Cardinals Hit Tow at Vet Weekend Baseball Action
The Phillies will miss the Cubs but the Cardinals play at the Vet this weekend. The edition promises full coverage of Vet action plus extensive baseball and softball notes from the area.
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