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Pennsylvania’s Sentencing Standoff | Philadelphia News
Pennsylvania lawmakers failed to pass a new sentencing law for second-degree murder, leaving judges to sentence offenders without clear guidelines — a major legal vacuum affecting 1,100 people serving mandatory life sentences. With the July 24 deadline looming, House Democrats and Senate Republicans remain deadlocked, potentially forcing years of legal battles and raising fears of public safety risks. The state Supreme Court’s March ruling struck down the old law, demanding individualized sentencing, but left room for lawmakers to act — now, they’ve run out of time. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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