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Juvenile Sentencing Decision

The Supreme Court bars life without parole for juveniles.

Juvenile Sentencing Decision Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

Premiered May 20, 2010
Juvenile Sentencing Decision

Five Supreme Court justices have agreed that the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment forbids sentences of life in prison without the possibility of parole for juveniles who commit crimes in which no one is killed.

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This acclaimed one-of-a-kind TV show examines religion's role and the ethical dimensions behind top news headlines. Hosted by veteran journalist Bob Abernethy.

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