Prosecutors fear flood of appeals after retarded killers ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that executing mentally retarded murderers is unconstitutional, prompting fears of new rounds of appeals. States face defining mental retardation, while advocates praise the decision and victims’ groups express concern about broader implications for justice.
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Jurors Sleep During Andersen Obstruction Trial
A juror says two Andersen jurors slept during the obstruction trial prompting complaints. Jack Gallo said he filed a note to Judge Harmon about the sleepers and later learned Harmon was aware of the issue. The trial ended with a guilty verdict after 72 hours of deliberations over 10 days.
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Kansas Bars Death Penalty for Minors and Mentally Retarded
Kansas prohibits the death penalty for those under 18 and for the mentally disabled. The state has not carried out an execution since 1965 and uses lethal injection as the method of execution.
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