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Published June 11th, 2024, 04:21 pm

Imagine being convicted of a crime you did not commit and wasn’t present when it occurred. This sentencing is possible under a legal doctrine called felony murder. It has the power to sentence a person to a maximum of life in prison for their non-participation in heinous crimes. Sarah Stillman, the winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Writing, joined "Created Equal" to discuss her examination of felony murder.
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Are the correct people held accountable under America’s felony murder statute?

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