Texas Democratic Party: Moving Texas Forward

Texas Democratic Party Chairman Boyd Richie issued the following statement in response to a motion granted by state District Judge Kevin Fine yesterday involving the death penalty (see article: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6897252.html):

“This decision applies specifically to this particular case and does not waive the death penalty in Texas.  Democrats believe that individuals who commit violent crimes and are found guilty in a fair trial should be punished harshly.  We strongly support justice for victims and their families and believe in upholding their rights in court.”

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