The clock is ticking. State lawmakers have about 48 hours to find a fix after the state supreme court struck down mandatory life sentences for people convicted of second-degree murder. The ruling came in late March. The court said the sentence violates the state constitution’s prohibition on cruel punishment when it doesn’t look at a defendant’s specific role and culpability. the court gave state lawmakers until this Friday to come up with a solution. Tom Rader has reaction from the Berks County District Attorney at 5:30.
