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O’Malley Considering Repeal of Death Penalty

November 25th, 2012 by WCBC Radio

Governor Martin O’Malley may be considering a law repealing the state’s death penalty.  The Washington Post reports that such a move would add to the governor’s progressive legacy.  It has been six years since Maryland’s highest court banned the death penalty on a technicality.  Aides to the governor say a decision on whether or not to seek total repeal of the death penalty will be made in the coming weeks.

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