ABC News: Rethinking the Death Penalty

Plot

Now that several U.S. Supreme Court justices have questioned the fairness of the death penalty, many more Americans are rethinking their own opinions about this crucial topic. As this program unfolds, ABC reporter John Donvan looks at how the death penalty has been administered over the years, while his colleague Chris Wallace questions whether all defendants are entitled to DNA testing to fully protect their legal rights. Additional segments examine how specific politicians, jurists, and activists view the death penalty. George W. Bush, Illinois' George Ryan, Florida's Gerald Kogan, and Dudley Sharp are among those who address this important criminal justice topic. ~ Elizabeth Smith, Rovi

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