What Americans think about the death penalty
The BBC spoke to Americans and international tourists in Washington DC about their views on the death penalty following the botched execution of Christa…
According to BBC News, the BBC spoke to Americans and international tourists in Washington DC about their views on the death penalty following the botched execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee.
This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Americans, Washington DC and Christa Pike.
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- United States · Americas
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- Americans, Washington DC, Christa Pike, Tennessee
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- World
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