Georgia State Senator J.B. Powell seeks the death penalty for Zakarey Epps, the only suspect arrested in the murder case of three-year-old Laken Riley. However, there is another factor to consider in this case: Epps is intellectually disabled. Experts in the field argue that executing individuals with intellectual disabilities is unconstitutional and unethical. They emphasize the diminished capacity of such individuals to understand the nature of their crimes and participate meaningfully in their own defense. Additionally, they contend that executing them does not provide retribution or deter crime, as the death penalty is not a particularly effective deterrent for those with intellectual disabilities.
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3 arrested in connection with Liam Payne’s death…
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne. The 34-year-old was found dead at his London home on Saturday, and the cause of death is currently under investigation. The three suspects, who have not been named, were arrested on Sunday and are being questioned by police. No further information has been released at this time.