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Unveiling Singapore’s Death Penalty Discourse: A Critical Analysis of Public Opinion and Deterrent Claims

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While Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) maintains a firm stance on the effectiveness of the death penalty in managing drug trafficking in Singapore, the article presents evidence suggesting that the methodologies and interpretations of these studies might not be as substantial as portrayed.

Florida | Judge Postpones Penalty Trial for Parkland Shooter Nikolas Cruz

The trial has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and arguments over what evidence and testimony will be permitted.

A judge on Wednesday postponed the penalty trial for the Parkland school shooter until February.

Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer stated in a court order that both parties requested more time to prepare experts for trial, saying they would not be ready to start on the scheduled date, Jan. 4. 

Scherer postponed the trial to Feb. 21.

Nikolas Cruz pleaded guilty in October to 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder in the February 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. 

Once jurors are selected, they will decide whether he is sentenced to death or to life without parole.

For Cruz to be sentenced to death, the 12-member jury must agree unanimously. 

Scherer decided earlier this month to allow the victims’ families to testify, rejecting an attempt by Cruz's attorneys to bar parents and others to speak directly to the jury. 

The attorneys argued that could result in “overly emotional displays” that would violate Cruz's right to a fair trial.

Source: nbcmiami.com, Staff, December 29, 2021


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