Bill seeks to abolish Delaware death penalty

State troopers group opposes bill as proposed
 
DOVER — Flanked by a bipartisan group of legislators, religious leaders from across the state and activists who oppose the death penalty, Senate Minority Leader Gary Simpson was one of nearly two dozen people calling for the abolishment of the death penalty in Delaware.

During a March 18 press conference in the Senate Chambers of Legislative Hall in Dover, Simpson, R-Milford, said he’s long believed Delaware should end the death penalty.

The Senate minority leader said Gov. Jack Markell and his fellow legislators need to be brave and do the right thing.

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