PA Supreme Court: Life Without Parole Unconstitutional
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Pennsylvanias Supreme Court abolishes automatic life sentences for second-degree murder, requiring judges to consider each defendants role and blame before imposing such harsh penalties. This decision, stemming from Derek Lees case, could impact around one thousand inmates and marks a significant step towards prison reform, with other states already shifting away from mandatory life terms. The court has paused the order for four months to allow lawmakers to discuss potential legislation for fairer outcomes.
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