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Attempts to Amend O’Malley’s Death Penalty Bill Fail in Maryland Senate

Supporters of a bill to repeal Maryland’s death penalty turned back eight amendments in the Senate intended to create exceptions under which convicted killers could still be executed.

Supporters of a bill to repeal Maryland’s death penalty turned back eight amendments in the Senate intended to create exceptions under which convicted killers could still be executed.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.