Should 4 jurors be able to stop an execution? Challenge filed in Stuart murder case
Florida's 8-4 death penalty law is being challenged in a Martin County murder case, reigniting debate over non-unanimous death sentences.
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · As published by CBS12 · · 1 min read
Florida's 8-4 death penalty law is being challenged in a Martin County murder case, reigniting debate over non-unanimous death sentences.

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