Criminal
Aug. 17, 2012
Death penalty foes endure hits to cause in wake of recent crimes
After a strong start in their campaign to abolish the death penalty in California, supporters of Proposition 34 have seen public sympathy for their position decline as opponents have pounced on recent high profile crimes.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
After a strong start in their campaign to abolish the death penalty in California, supporters of Proposition 34 have seen public support for their position decline as opponents have pounced on several high-profile events to bolster support for capital punishment.
If passed, the November ballot initiative would replace the death penalty with life without parole for the 724 inmates who currently sit on t...
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