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West Virginia death penalty bill passes first vote

Summary by Mountain State Spotlight

In 26 minutes and 31 seconds, the West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee took the first step towards bringing back the death penalty. The committee had little discussion, and no witnesses were called, despite a flock of Episcoplian ministers in the audience prepared to plead their case against it. Rev. David Johnston of Trinity Episcopal Church in Huntington sits in the committee meeting. Photo by Will Price / West Virginia Legislature “It…

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The Herald-Dispatch

Editorial: No need to bring death penalty back to WV

The West Virginia Legislature is again considering proposals to restore the death penalty. This time it is aimed at people who kill police officers or other first responders in the line of duty. As of Monday morning, Senate Bill 264 and House Bill 2567 were in committee waiting for review. They should stay there.

4 days ago

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Charleston Gazette-Mail

Richard Dieter: Bringing back death penalty wrong choice for WV (Opinion)

The West Virginia Legislature is moving a bill that would bring the death penalty back to the state, more than 65 years since our last execution.

4 days ago·Charleston, United States

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Mountain State Spotlight

West Virginia death penalty bill passes first vote

Jubilee: Catholic sisters oppose death penalty, welcome grace of forgiveness

Catholic Mobilizing Network, the leading Catholic anti-death penalty advocacy organization in the United States, shares the story of the Ursuline Sisters in Cleveland, Ohio, who have displayed an incredible witness to forgiveness, particularly in this Jubilee Year. Read all

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The Herald

Former local prosecutor changes view of death penalty

After a Mercer County jury found a man guilty of first-degree murder, they were charged with determining whether he should be executed.

5 days ago·Pennsylvania, United States

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wvdn.com

Lawmakers take first step to bring death penalty back in a state with checkered past on wrongful convictions - West Virginia Daily News

This story originally appeared in the Statehouse Spotlight newsletter published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get coverage of the legislative session delivered to your email inbox Monday – Thursday; sign up for the free newsletter at mountainstatespotlight.org/newsletter In 26 minutes and 31 seconds, the West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee took the first step towards bringing back the death penalty. The committee had little discussion, and n…

4 days ago·Lewisburg, United States

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