The US Supreme Court ruled today that the death penalty for raping a child is unconstitutional if the child is not killed. It also cut punitive damages in the Exxon Valdez oil spill from $2.5 billion to $507 million. David Savage reports on the court for the Los Angeles Times.
High Court Issues Key Rulings as Term Winds Down
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Guest:
- David Savage - Supreme Court reporter for the Los Angeles Times - @davidgsavage