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November 13, 2009: Juvenile Sentencing

November 13, 2009: Juvenile Sentencing

On November 9, a divided Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases about just punishment for juveniles convicted of non-homicide offenses. Are life sentences imposed on juvenile offenders cruel and unusual?

Posted: Nov 13th, 2009  Comments: 0   Views: 235   
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January 30, 2009: Juvenile Life Without Parole

January 30, 2009: Juvenile Life Without Parole

The US is the only Western democracy that still sentences youthful offenders to life in prison without parole for serious crimes. But there is growing resistance to that.

Posted: Jan 30th, 2009  Comments: 37   Views: 10,917   
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June 13, 2008: Retribution for Child Molesters

June 13, 2008: Retribution for Child Molesters

Right now, 36 states permit capital punishment for murder. Should that penalty be extended to those who rape children?

Posted: Jun 13th, 2008  Comments: 2   Views: 2,782   
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