What U.S. Supreme Court case in 1972 effectively suspended the death penalty because it was unfairly applied to many crimes and because of the lack of safeguards in place in many states?
A. Lawrence v. Texas
B. Gregg v. Louisiana
C. Wilson v. Alabama
D. Furman v. Georgia
Answer: D
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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