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Gov. Richardson to Decide Future of Death Penalty in NM

Gov. Richardson to Decide Future of Death Penalty in NMby Mary ShawOn Friday, March 13, the New Mexico Senate voted 24-18 to repeal the death penalty in that state. This action follows a corresponding vote in the New Mexico House of Representatives in February.So the bill is on its way to Governor Bill Richardson's desk. The future of the death penalty in New Mexico is now in his hands.And, unfortunately, he appears to be on the fence.After yesterday's legislative victory, Richardson issued the following statement on the subject: "This is an extremely difficult issue that deserved the serious and thoughtful debate it received in the Legislature. I have met with many people and will continue to consider all sides of the issue before making a decision...continue to full post

Full post as published by Lethal Injection on March 15, 2009 (boomark / email).