Death penalty trials have continued despite Newsom’s moratorium. The California Supreme Court could stop them

Death penalty trials have continued despite Newsom’s moratorium. The California Supreme Court could stop them

by Alene Tchekmedyian

The California Supreme Court froze a death penalty trial that was set to start this month as it decides whether it will consider whether the defendant would get a fair trial given Gov. Gavin Newsom’s moratorium on executions in the state.

All credit goes to Alene Tchekmedyian
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