capital punishment

Example Sentences

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Prosecutors have not made a decision on whether to seek capital punishment.

From Los Angeles Times

The British public was already questioning whether capital punishment had a place in 20th Century society and, two years after Ellis' hanging, legal changes saw diminished responsibility introduced as a defence.

From BBC

Some come from states that have abolished capital punishment.

From The Wall Street Journal

The coffin contained his lawyer's robe, a speech he made against capital punishment and several books, his wife told the TF1 television broadcaster.

From Barron's

The district attorney’s office has yet to make a decision whether to seek capital punishment.

From Los Angeles Times