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Debate Over Capital Punishment and Jury Power
Lawmakers and speakers clash on whether juries should determine death or imprisonment in murder cases. Proponents warn abolition would invite mob justice, while opponents argue juries must not be forced to inflict the death penalty.
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Shang
Wisconsin
Iowa
Russell
Murdock
Mr. McConn
Johnson
Clayton
Mr. Murdock
Missouri
Indiana
Illinois
Dunne. Lask
McCoun
Stewart
O'Donnell
Mahaska
Mr. Lacey
Commonwealth
Taylor
Mr. McCaun
Clement
Statig
Piner
Ketham
Mr. Applegate
Mr. Pratt
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