Abolishment of Death Penalty Called for in Texas
Texas holds a reputation as the state in the nation where laws regarding the death penalty are harsh. The state ranks as number one in the number of executions performed each year; Texas executed 15 people in 2012, 16 in 2013, and 10 as of December 11, 2014. The prevalence of execution in Texas stems from a number of factors included its public defender system, culture, and statutory and procedural processes. Which is why it's surprising that in late November...
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