SAGE News Clips: The Death PenaltyClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 174 and watch the videos. When you've finished watching the videos, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Troy Davis was sentenced to the death penalty due to which of the following acts of deviance?
A. attacking a homeless man
B. killing a police offer
C. armed robbery
D. escaping jail
Answer: B
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