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Red Hannah Whipping Post Still Angers Delaware Lawmakers
Delaware lawmakers weigh revoking the whipping post known as Red Hannah in Smyrna and Dover debates reflect deep splits over restoring or removing the 17th century punishment. Supporters cite tradition, while opponents call it cruel and unusual.
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Delaware Correctional Institute
Smyrna
Pierre S. du Pont IV
R-Del
General Assembly
Dover
Del
Delaware
Sussex County
Ol’ Red Hannah
Russell W
Peterson
John P. Barbieri
Barbieri