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Maryland Study Points to Race Factor in Death Sentences

A study suggests offenders who kill white victims in Maryland are more likely to be sentenced to death than those who kill non-whites. Departing Gov. Parris Glendening imposed a moratorium on the death penalty pending the study's outcome. Lisa Nurnberger of member station WAMU reports.

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