On the recordJuly 6, 2009
In the Federal civilian system, as well as in the vast majority of the States which currently have capital punishment, the death penalty can be imposed after a guilty plea.
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congress.govJeff Sessions: “In the Federal civilian system, as well as in the vast majority of the States which currently have capital punishment…”
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Clarifying the application of capital punishment in civilian courts compared to military commissions.
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