“That is a crime that, I think, shocks the conscience, certainly. Those are the worst types of crimes against the most innocent of our citizens here in Mississippi

“extending the death penalty to child sexual assault cases could deter victims from alerting authorities of the abuse they endured

“condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing executions of protesters and use of the death penalty

“Prosecutors indicated they would argue for more jail time, rather than giving Betancur credit for time served.

“he once supported the death penalty but changed his position, arguing that executions are unnecessary when a life sentence keeps an inmate permanently behind bars

“to immediately end the use of the death penalty and release all those arbitrarily detained.

“he would support legislation to evaluate the matter

“The use of capital punishment to silence dissent, intimidate communities, and punish individuals exercising their human rights can never be justified,