Florida lawmakers are considering a proposal that would eliminate a requirement for unanimous jury recommendations before death sentences can be imposed.
The Florida Senate voted 6-2 to approve a state bill that would allow judges to sentence defendants to death based on the recommendations of only eight of the 12 jurors instead of requiring a unanimous vote.
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