In what may be the Supreme Court's final day in session for 2006-2007, opinions handed down are a mixed bag. But at least there is one small step forward for mankind, or for the nation.
In a 5-4 decision, Justice Anthony Kennedy joined the "liberals" on the high court to rule that insane Death Row inmate Scott Panetti will not be executed under the narrow definition of delusionality supported by the lower courts, ie let's not give those mentally deranged patients and inmates any loopholes.
The case is "Panetti v. Quarterman (06-6407). Doctors who examined
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Thursday, June 28
by
margieburns
on Thu 28 Jun 2007 10:41 AM EDT
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