Bible Belt State with Nation’s Highest Execution Rate Considers Death Penalty Flaws

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“Many of the findings of the commission’s year-long investigation were disturbing, and led commission members to question whether the death penalty can be administered in a way that ensures no innocent person is put to death,” according to the in-depth report.

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