May 15, 2015

Lawmakers: Murderers should serve more time before parole

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island lawmakers say a bill designed to prevent convicted murderers from winning early release doesn't go far enough to punish offenders, but it's a start.

The House and Senate have endorsed legislation to require anyone convicted of first- or second-degree murder, who hasn't been sentenced ...

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