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Mississippi Adds Death Penalty for Child Abuse | Texas News
Mississippi just made it a capital offense to sexually assault a child under 12, with new law SB 2821 now allowing prosecutors to seek the death penalty for such crimes — but only if jurors unanimously agree on two aggravating factors and at least eight vote for execution, or else the sentence defaults to life without parole. Supporters say it’s the harshest punishment for the most vulnerable, while critics warn it could discourage victims from speaking up and question whether executions actually deter abuse — arguing that life imprisonment already ensures permanent removal of predators from…
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