NauticalNoodle@lemmy.mltoNews@lemmy.world•South Carolina executes first man in 13 years despite new evidence of innocence
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7 hours agoBut what is the cost of compensation for executing somebody that was likely innocent?
—Think about this. Life in prison is cheaper than an execution If the convict serves their entire sentence. –Is it still cheaper if the inmate has their conviction overturned and subsequently sues for restitution?
I genuinely don’t know the answer to the latter question but nothing about sanctioned executions sits right with me.
'not like he has much of a choice.