Will Pennsylvania release hundreds of murder convicts?
(WHTM) – Mandatory life sentences for second-degree murder are unconstitutional, according to Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court. Earlier this year,…
Pennsylvania lawmakers break without addressing unconstitutional murder sentences
Pennsylvania lawmakers recessed Sunday without fixing the commonwealth’s unconstitutional sentencing scheme for second-degree murder, making it increasingly likely…
Pennsylvania high court overturns automatic life sentences for second-degree murder
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s high court on Thursday overturned the use of automatic life sentences without parole…
Pennsylvania court upends mandatory use of life-without-parole for second-degree murder
FILE – The Pennsylvania Judicial Center is seen, June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. Aimee Dilger/AP HARRISBURG, Pa.…
Pennsylvania court upends mandatory use of life-without-parole for second-degree murder
FILE – The Pennsylvania Judicial Center is seen, June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. Aimee Dilger/AP HARRISBURG, Pa.…
Pennsylvania court upends mandatory use of life-without-parole for second-degree murder
FILE – The Pennsylvania Judicial Center is seen, June 30, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. Aimee Dilger/AP HARRISBURG, Pa.…