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Constitutional Law

Apr. 7, 2005

State of Texas Clashes With World Court in Death Penalty Case

Forum Column - By Charles S. Doskow - On June 24, 1993, Jose Medellin, with four other gang members, committed the brutal rape and murder of two teenage girls in Houston. He was arrested after telling friends of one of the gang members about the group's exploits. He readily confessed, was convicted of murder and sentenced to death.

        
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        By Charles S. Doskow
        
        On June 24, 1993, Jose Medellin, with four other gang members, committed the brutal rap...

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