felony murder
Americannoun
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“When you combine accomplice liability, felony murder, and the death penalty, it is a toxic stew,” professor Maria Kolar, of Oklahoma City University School of Law, told me.
From Slate ● Mar. 6, 2026
They acquitted him of a felony murder charge.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2023
For years, the felony murder law was used to lock up entire groups of offenders for the violent acts of one or two among them — often for decades, sometimes for life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
A judge vacated the felony murder convictions in 2020, and the men filed a federal wrongful conviction lawsuit naming Lee, eight police investigators and the town of New Milford.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
The jury was unable to reach a consensus regarding the felony murder charge, and a mistrial was declared on that count.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
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