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“I think this country would be much better off if we did not have capital punishment.... We cannot ignore the fact that in recent years a disturbing number of inmates on death row have been exonerated.”

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John Paul Stevens
John Paul Stevens

John Paul Stevens was a distinguished figure in the United States legal system, serving as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1975 to 2010. He was known for his progressive views and his significant influence on the Court's decisions. more

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