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January 16, 2013

Maryland Gov. Proposes Repeal of Death Penalty 
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Democratic Gov. Martin O'Malley of Maryland is preparing to unveil a
measure that would ban the death penalty in his state. O'Malley made the
announcement in an appearance with leaders of the NAACP.

Gov. Martin O'Malley: "The death penalty is expensive, and it does not
work, and for that reason alone, I believe we should stop doing it. This
week, once again, I will be filing legislation to repeal the death
penalty in Maryland."

If the ban is approved, Maryland would become the 18th state to abolish
capital punishment.

 

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