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Stephen Zappala

Coverage of Stephen Zappala in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 23 · 23:39 UTCMost recent: Jul 31 · 21:45 UTC
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  • 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.

  • POLITICSJul 23 · 23:39 UTCPENNSYLVANIA CAPITAL-STAR
    Allegheny County DA asks court for more time on legislative fix to felony murder sentencing

    Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala petitioned the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for a 120-day extension to address legislative changes to second-degree murder sentencing after a March ruling deemed mandatory life sentences unconstitutional. The House passed a partisan bill allowing parole after 30 years for such cases, but Senate GOP leaders opposed it, and the court deadline approaches.