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April 26, 2012

Connecticut Abolishes Death Penalty for Future Cases 
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Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy has signed into a law a state measure
abolishing the death penalty. Connecticut becomes the 17th state overall
and the fifth in five years to end capital punishment, but the change
would only apply to future cases. The 11 prisoners currently on death
row in Connecticut will still face death.

 

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