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Supreme Court Rules 4-4 Not to Halt Execution of Alabama Man

HeadlineDec 09, 2016

In a split vote Thursday night, the Supreme Court ruled 4 to 4 not to halt the execution of an Alabama man. Ronald Smith was convicted of killing a convenience store clerk. His execution comes after the jury in the case had recommended a life sentence, but a judge imposed capital punishment.

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