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"What our study shows is that aggressive death sentencing is a magnet for serious error," Professor Liebman said.
"Sentencing is a matter for our independent courts, who take into account all the circumstances of each case and follow sentencing guidelines issued by the independent Sentencing Council".
Regardless of his guilt or innocence, the story of his trial and sentencing is a cautionary tale of what can go wrong for defendants, even when they can afford first-rate legal help.
"Good sentencing is a combination of firm punishment and effective reform of the offender," he will say.
And smarter sentencing is a great step in that direction, because it empowers judges to make independent decisions.
In light of this reality, the U.S. Sentencing Commission's decision to seek further information on the use of this practice at sentencing is a wise one.
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