Georgia executed a man today, the first in the country since the Supreme Court refused to rule lethal injection to be cruel and unusual. Ostensibly, the death penalty is a deterrent for others who may consider first degree murder. The last execution occurred in Texas in September of last year. Finally, we can all start sleeping soundly again.
5.06.2008
First Execution Since Supreme Court Ruling
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