Rhode Island refused to turn over murder deft to feds on ground that he would then face the death penalty. 1st Circuit upholds refusal! [USAG's petition for rehearing en banc is due on 11/23]. Article covering subject:
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http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/appeals_court_blocks_transfer_of_ri_defendant_to_federal_authorities/
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Blogger Bob's comments: Some legal commentators have suggested that maybe having to stay for the rest of your life on Rhode Island is enough of a punishment! Putting all that as an aside, if the 1st Circuit's decision gets upheld, this might breathe new life into the medical marijuana movement in California and give a way to beat back AG Holder's renewed threat to prosecute medical marijuana growers and distributors?
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