Lawmakers in Conn. approve repeal of capital punishment

Friday, April 13, 2012

HARTFORD, Conn. -- After years of failed attempts to repeal the death penalty, Connecticut lawmakers in both the House and the Senate have passed legislation that abolishes the punishment for all future cases.

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