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Criminal

Jan. 13, 2011

Clarke's Work Cut Out in Death Case

Judy Clarke has a big challenge in trying to save Jared Lee Loughner from the death penalty.


By Susan McRae


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Judy Clarke will face one of the most daunting jobs of her career trying to save Jared Lee Loughner from a death sentence, despite many reports that have surfaced recounting his alleged bizarre behavior and mental instability, say lawyers experienced in trying federal death penalty cases.


"You've got a political individual, a judge and a 9-year-old girl [victims], something to get everyone wor...

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