Opponents seek abolition of death penalty in Arkansas

Ray Krone, of Arizona, who was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1992 and sentenced to death, gestures as he speaks against the death penalty during a meeting of Senate Committee on Judiciary at the Arkansas state Capitol in Little Rock on Wednesday.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Death penalty opponents called on Arkansas lawmakers Wednesday to abolish capital punishment after Gov. Mike Beebe said earlier this month that he would sign legislation outlawing the punishment if it were to reach his desk.

No lawmakers have proposed abo...

Published: 01/31/2013