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Quinn Cozzens

Coverage of Quinn Cozzens in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 31 · 21:45 UTCMost recent: Aug 3 · 14:53 UTC
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Pennsylvania Supreme Courtorganization2Abolitionist Law Centerorganization2Terri Harperperson1Pennsylvania General Assemblyorganization1Andre Carrollperson1Second Degree Murdertopic1State Correctional Institution Muncyplace1Derek Leeperson1Leonard Butlerperson1Stephen Zappalaperson1second-degree murdertopic1
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  • POLITICSAug 3 · 14:53 UTCWHYY
    Uncertainty ahead for people convicted of second degree murder amid legislative inaction

    Terri Harper and over 1,000 Pennsylvania inmates convicted of second degree murder face unresolved sentencing issues after the legislature failed to adopt new guidelines by a court deadline. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court must now decide if its March ruling against mandatory life sentences applies retroactively, while partisan disagreements between the Senate and House left conflicting proposals in place.

  • CRIMEJul 31 · 21:45 UTCPENNSYLVANIA CAPITAL-STAR
    Pa. Supreme Court rejects extension of stay in life without parole for second degree murder ruling

    The Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied a 120-day stay of a ruling that declared mandatory life sentences for second-degree murder unconstitutional. The decision, stemming from Derek Lee's case where he was sentenced to life without parole after an accomplice shot a victim during an armed robbery, affects approximately 1,100 inmates serving similar sentences. The legislature failed to agree on new sentencing guidelines, and the court's decision allows affected individuals to challenge their sentences.