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Mississippi Enacts Death Penalty for Child Abuse | Oakland News
Mississippi just made it legal to seek the death penalty for adults convicted of sexually assaulting a child under twelve—new law SB 2821 took effect July 1—with strict jury requirements: unanimous agreement on aggravating factors and at least eight jurors recommending death, or else life without parole. Supporters say it’s the harshest punishment for crimes against the most vulnerable, but critics question if capital punishment deters abuse or might discourage victims from reporting, especially when perpetrators are known to them—and argue that life imprisonment already ensures permanent…
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