A second Florida Circuit Court Judge has ruled Florida’s new death sentencing law to be unconstitutional under the Hurst decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. Great timing with the Florida Supreme Court now deciding how to interpret the Hurst ruling and Florida’s new death sentencing statute. Read more here.
Miami Judge rules Florida’s death penalty law unconstitutional
Circuit Judge Milton Hirsch in Miami-Dade County has ruled that Florida’s new death penalty sentencing law violates the Florida Constitution; This adds more weight to the issues now before the Florida Supreme Court. Read a report here.
Florida Supreme Court hears arguments for commuting all Florida death sentences.
The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday, May 5th on the Hurst case to decide how recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings highlighting the unconstitutionality of Florida’s death penalty statute, affect not only Hurst, but perhaps all of the 390 people awaiting execution on Florida’s Death Row. A ruling is expected in the next several…
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