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As the death-penalty phase begins for Marcelle Waldon, who will testify on his behalf? And would an 8-4 jury recommendation hold up in the courts?
“Undoubtedly, the new statute will plunge Florida’s death-penalty system into further instability and chaos,” one death penalty expert said.
A new state law lowering the number of jurors required to recommend death sentences has spurred a rash of litigation.
TALLAHASSEE — A new state law lowering the number of jurors required to recommend death sentences has spurred a rash of litigation, triggered conflicting judicial rulings and infused an additional
A new state law lowering the number of jurors required to recommend death sentences has spurred a rash of litigation, triggered conflicting judicial rulings, and infused an additional level of uncertainty in capital cases.