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Politics Now Governor Northam is expected to sign the bill.
Politics Now That Virginia’s Repealed The Death Penalty, What Changes?

RICHMOND-A bill to ban the death penalty in Virginia passed the General Assembly today. Now, it goes to the governor’s desk for final approval.

Megan Schiffres Megan Schiffres February 22, 2021 10:36 pm EST
Law and Policy Virginia lawmakers will consider banning the death penalty this year.
Law and Policy Virginia Senate Signs Off On Death Penalty Ban

RICHMOND-Is it fair to sentence someone to death? Should anyone have that authority?

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton February 4, 2021 7:26 am EST
Politics Now Governor Northam is expected to sign the bill.
Politics Will Virginia Abolish the Death Penalty? Surovell’s Bill Advances

RICHMOND - Death penalty cases have at least an error rate of 4.1%, says Jennifer Gibbons.

Megan Schiffres Megan Schiffres January 20, 2021 1:00 am EST
Law and Policy Virginia lawmakers will consider banning the death penalty this year.
Law and Policy Virginia’s Racist History With the Death Penalty Could Finally End

RICHMOND - Virginia's General Assembly could ban the death penalty this year.

Megan Schiffres Megan Schiffres January 5, 2021 12:02 am EST

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