Establishes the death penalty for specific crimes in the District of Columbia, including first-degree murder and terrorism.
The Restoring the Death Penalty in the District of Columbia Act reinstates the death penalty for certain serious crimes in the District of Columbia. Eligible offenses include first-degree murder, murder of law enforcement officers, terrorism, and child sexual abuse resulting in death. The act outlines specific aggravating and mitigating factors for consideration during sentencing. It mandates a separate sentencing hearing and requires the District of Columbia Court of Appeals to review death penalty sentences.
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