Commentary: Next DA must end capital punishment in Philly - Pennsylvanians Against the Death Penalty

Commentary: Next DA must end capital punishment in Philly

February 22, 2017

February 22, 2017 With Seth Williams’ decision not to seek a third term as district attorney, Philadelphia now has a chance to join the rest of the Northeast in moving forward without the death penalty…

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