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By Kent Scheidegger et al.

New Hampshire Poll: Support For Death Penalty In Cop Killing: An article from the Boston News reports that a new poll shows more than half of New Hampshire residents believe the death penalty is an appropriate punishment for someone who murders a police officer. The poll comes as the state prosecutes two capital murder trials, including one that involves a police officer's death. Death penalty experts say polls taken during the course of high profile prosecutions tend to show greater support for the death penalty than those taken at other times. But the numbers represent a shift since the last time public opinion on the death penalty was measured. Conyers Calls For Death Penalty For Child Murderers: Scott Ryan reports from WWJ Newsradio that Detroit city council president Monica Conyers is calling for Michigan to reinstate the death penalty, following the weekend murder of a four-month old baby...continue to full post

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