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Patrick O. Kennedy was tried and convicted for the rape of an 8-year-old girl in 2003.
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Death Penalty for Rape
Because of the unusual circumstances of the case, Kennedy received the death penalty for his crime, and is one of only two criminals on death row for a non-murder offense. His case is currently on the Supreme Court docket and will be decided by the high court during the 2008 term.Kennedy became the first person in over 25 years to receive a capital sentence for a felony other than murder. In 1995, Louisiana passed a law allowing execution for the sexual violation of a child under 12.
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View All Patrick Kennedy Death Row Questions (549) | Ask a QuestionWill Ted Kennedy's death have an influence on the fate of Health Care Reform? (6 Answers)Yes. While the Democrats have a wide majority in the Senate, the biggest obstacle to the bills passing depends on the moderate and conservative Democrats. Even if the bill goes ... read moreIs it a good idea to harvest the organs of death row inmates? (8 Answers)No, it can lead to a slippery slope where there is an incentive to give more death penalties, based not on the law but because these organs are so valuable. ... read moreWhy was Eunice Kennedy hospitalized? (4 Answers)Eunice Kennedy, a well known person for the disabled, was in a critical condition at the Massachusetts hospital on Friday. It has been reported that she was suffering from a ... read moreIs there any similarity between the the death of John.F. Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln ? (4 Answers)Oh lordy, there's a whole long list of "coincidences". Or are they?.... #1 - Lincoln became president in 1860 Kennedy became president in 1960 (as you said) #2 - Lincoln ... read more
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