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Debate over death penalty and juries' role in Iowa legislature
In a legislative debate, lawmakers discuss replacing fixed capital punishment with jury discretion to decide between life imprisonment or execution. Proponents cite juror accuracy and public safety, while opponents warn of mob justice and rise in crime if the death penalty is abolished.
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Fort Do¢ga
Fort Dodge
Raccoon Fork
Congress
Judiciary Committee
Murpoch
Iowa
Mahin
Moses
Mr. Ball
Teale
Irsh
Decatur
Mr. Murdock
Mahaska
Lacy
House of Representatives
Edward M. Johnson
Lee County
House
Union
Mr. Lacey
Wisconsin
Illinois
United States
Hazard
Mr. Keables
Speaker
Murdock