June 26, 2006

Governor comments on Kansas’ death penalty ruling

The following is a statement from Governor Kathleen Sebelius on Kansas’ death penalty ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court:

"I'm pleased this issue is resolved, and the status of our death penalty is settled. Without this ruling, the decisions the juries made concerning the eight Kansas death-row inmates would be in jeopardy. I hope this will bring some closure to the families who have been waiting for this issue to be resolved."

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