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Johnny Depp on 48 Hours Today Fighting 4 West Memphis 3, Will He Help the Dubose Brothers?

By Terence Lenamon

Blog Posting on February 27, 2010 at http://www.deathpenaltyblog.com/

Johnny Depp will appear this evening on CBS-TV's 48 Hours, bringing attention to the West Memphis 3, fighting against the execution of Damion Echols.  Click here to read more!

State Could Save By Ending Death Penalty

By Jeanette Krebs

Posted on PennLive.com in the Midstate Editorials Section on February 6, 2010

As Gov. Ed Rendell unveils what is expected to be a tough budget this week, here is a money-saving idea: Abolish the death penalty.  Click here to read more!

Amendment to Explore Death Penalty Costs Fails

By JoAnne Young

Posted on JournalStar.com on January 20, 2010

Nebraska state senators on Wednesday resoundingly turned down a proposal by Omaha Sen. Brenda Council to determine the costs of carrying out the death penalty in the state.  Click here to read more!