Hands Off Cain
OKLAHOMA·DEATH PENALTY·JUNE 22, 2001·1 MIN READ

Gov. Frank Keating proposed a higher standard for capital...

Gov. Frank Keating proposed a higher standard for capital murder convictions, saying "moral certainty" would be more defensible than the current "beyond a reasonable doubt." At a speech at the National Press Club, Keating suggested the higher threshold

Gov. Frank Keating proposed a higher standard for capital murder convictions, saying "moral certainty" would be more defensible than the current "beyond a reasonable doubt." At a speech at the National Press Club, Keating suggested the higher threshold. Keating, however, said he thinks he will get support on this proposal, though he expects some opposition from prosecutors.
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  • (Sources: Oklahoman, 22/06/2001)