Lawmakers break without addressing unconstitutional murder sentences, leave 1K Pa. lifers in limbo

Lawmakers break without addressing unconstitutional murder sentences, leave 1K Pa. lifers in limbo

Pennsylvania lawmakers recessed Sunday without fixing the commonwealth’s unconstitutional sentencing scheme for second-degree murder, making it increasingly likely they will miss a deadline set by the state Supreme Court and leave the issue in limbo. A killing is considered second-degree murder if...

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