by Lea Bickerton | Mar 4, 2009 | Death Penalty, In the News
**UPDATED 3/09/2009**For years, opponents of the death penalty have challenged the practice by arguing that it is immoral, racist, and barbaric. In the current economic climate, an economic argument may be the winning one.Currently, Kansas, New Mexico, and Colorado...
by Lea Bickerton | Dec 14, 2008 | Death Penalty, High Profile Cases
After a jury was unable to unanimously decide to execute Brian Nichols, several Georgia lawmakers are reconsidering legislation that would lower the number of juror votes needed impose the death penalty. Under current Georgia law, a jury must unanimously choose to...
