The U.S. Supreme Court Makes Major Decision on IQ Testing in Death Penalty Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court has handed down a landmark decision concerning how state’s can determine mental disabilities in death penalty cases. A Florida appeals attorney explains the background and meaning of the ruling. How the Case Came Before the Court In 1978, Freddie Hall was convicted of murdering Karol Hurst, a 21-year-old pregnant woman. Hall […]

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