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Attorneys with death penalty expertise hope training remains

February 07, 2011

Attorneys experienced with capital cases say even if Gov. Pat Quinn abolishes the death penalty in Illinois, the ultimate punishment could leave behind a legacy of better-trained lawyers. After former Gov. George Ryan cleared Illinois' death row before he left office, state lawmakers adopted reforms requiring attorneys to take specialized training before they could try death penalty cases.

Source: http://dailyherald.com/article/20110206/news/799999597/
 
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