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In response to "I think the actual punishment should be taken out of the hands of the jury" by Will Hunting

The SCOTUS disagrees. They specifically ruled that death penalties have to be handled by juries. -- nm

Posted by spamlet, Reigning Blood Feud Champion (aka spamlet) Aug 26 '15, 09:30

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He didn't say to exclude them from making the verdict, just the punishment -- nm - zork Aug 26, 09:31 2
- Several states did this. SCOTUS ruled it unconstitutional. -- nm - spamlet, Reigning Blood Feud Champion Aug 26, 09:32 1
  - ah, I see, thanks. -- nm - zork Aug 26, 09:33

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