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The death penalty

Examines the arguments for and against capital punishment. Presents the case of Caryl Chessman, a rapist, kidnapper, and jailhouse lawyer who appealed his sentence for twelve years. Follows with a discussion of other capital cases, and the constitutional fight over the death penalty.

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  • "American justice : Death penalty"@en

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  • "Examines the arguments for and against capital punishment. Presents the case of Caryl Chessman, a rapist, kidnapper, and jailhouse lawyer who appealed his sentence for twelve years. Follows with a discussion of other capital cases, and the constitutional fight over the death penalty."@en
  • "Over 300 convicts have been executed since the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976. This program examines the arguments for and against capital punishment. Cases include that of Caryl Chessman, a rapist, kidnapper, and jailhouse lawyer, who was the last person put to death before capital punishment was declared unconstitutional in the 1960s."

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  • "The death penalty"
  • "The death penalty"@en
  • "Death penalty"@en