Illinois becomes 16th state to ban death penalty

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Illinois becomes 16th state to ban death penalty

03-23-2011, 03:35 PM

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Illinois becomes 16th state to ban death penalty

Decision by Gov Quinn to sign legislation, becomes law July 1st. All 15 people on death row have their sentences commuted by Governor. Third state to ban death penalty in last two years behind New Mexico and New Jersey.

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