Nevada Leads in Handing Down Death Sentences
A study in the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies finds that Nevada hands down more death sentences than any other state. Between 1976 and 1998, death sentences were imposed in 6% of all murder cases. In Texas, the rate was only 2%. But don't let Texas off the hook--Nevada's death sentences are rarely carried out. Since 1977, Nevada has executed 9 prisoners, while this year alone, Texas has killed 7 inmates.
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