Federal Crime Initiatives

The guests discussed the issue of capital punishment and its role in the crime bill, which would broaden the number of crimes punishable by … read more

The guests discussed the issue of capital punishment and its role in the crime bill, which would broaden the number of crimes punishable by death and restricts the rights of convicts to habeas corpus and numbers of appeals. Topics included the public response to the death penalty, and the possible impact of a federal death penalty. Callers asked about recordings of executions be released to the public, equitable access to defend oneself and fair ability to appeal. close

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  • Richard C. Dieter Executive Director Death Penalty Information Center
  • Ed Maddox Producer Congressional Black Caucus->For the Record
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Federal Crime Initiatives

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Program ID:
51915-1
Category:
Call-In
Format:
Call-In
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Oct 29, 1993 | 7:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Oct 30, 1993 | 1:47am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Oct 29, 1993 | 7:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 30, 1993 | 1:47am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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