Mercy, death, and politics: An analysis of executions and commutations in New York State, 1935–1963

This study focuses on the 249 executions and the 49 commutations not based upon any policy per se of the New York State governors between the years 1935 and 1963. Clemency is an inherently political decision. Therefore, it is expected that groups which are disfavored or viewed as dangerous (blacks,...

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Autores principales: Freilich, Joshua D. (Autor) ; Rivera, Craig J. (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1999
En: American journal of criminal justice
Año: 1999, Volumen: 24, Número: 1, Páginas: 15-29
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