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washingtonpost.com » washingtonpost.com - Courts, Judiciary - Sep 9, 2008
The Supreme Court yesterday ordered briefs on the question of whether it should reconsider its June decision that it is unconstitutional to impose the death penalty on those who rape children.
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washingtonpost.com » washingtonpost.com - Courts, Judiciary - Jul 8, 2008
Regarding the July 5 editorial "Supreme Slip-Up":
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washingtonpost.com » washingtonpost.com - Courts, Judiciary - Jul 4, 2008
WHEN A NEWSPAPER gets its facts wrong, it's supposed to publish a correction, and, if someone's reputation has been harmed, a retraction and apology. It can be embarrassing, but the occasional taste of crow probably …
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washingtonpost.com » washingtonpost.com - Courts, Judiciary - Jun 25, 2008
The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that it is unconstitutional to execute someone who rapes a child, issuing a broad decision that reserves the death penalty for murderers and those who commit crimes against the state.
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washingtonpost.com » washingtonpost.com - Print Edition - Apr 14, 2008
Ever since the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty more than 30 years ago, justices have been finding ways to limit it.
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