March 26, 2026
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes mandatory life without parole for felony murder
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has struck down the state’s law requiring mandatory life without parole for all felony murder convictions, ruling Thursday that the practice violates the Pennsylvania Constitution’s protection against cruel punishment, according to the court’s opinion. … Sixteen amicus briefs were filed in support of Lee, including from the Pennsylvania Prison Society, ACLU, and family members of murder victims who argued for a more individualized approach to sentencing....
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