Gov. Lee OKs bill allowing death penalty for child-rape convictions
Gov. Bill Lee quietly signed off on the legislation last week without issuing a statement. (George Walker IV/AP file)
The new Tennessee law, which goes into effect July 1, authorizes the state to pursue capital punishment when an adult is convicted of aggravated rape of a child.
Comments
Want to comment on our stories? If you’re a subscriber, scroll down to the comments. If you’re not a subscriber, only paid subscribers can add their thoughts, so subscribe now. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.