Lawmakers Break Without Addressing Unconstitutional Murder Sentences, Leave 1K Pa. Lifers in Limbo

'Hundreds’ of Convicted Murderers Could Ask For Release Starting July 24 - PoliticsPA

Without legislative action, “hundreds” of inmates convicted of felony murder could begin to request walking free in just 10 days.

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

Prosecutors and advocates are split over whether mandatory minimums or maximums are the best way forward for second-degree murder sentencing.

PA lawmakers risk missing second-degree murder deadline

More than 1,100 people serving life sentences could be affected if Pennsylvania fails to update its second-degree murder sentencing law.

Attorney General warning | Pa. Supreme Court second-degree murder sentencing deadline approaching

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court's ruling that life sentences for second-degree murder are unconstitutional is set to take effect on July 24.

Clock ticking for state action on second-degree murder, video skill games

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s budget deadline garners attention annually, in part because lawmakers continue to miss the mark when finalizing the commonwealth’s spending plan. However, two more deadlines are looming on substantial issues impacting residents across the Keystone State.