Wendy Cummings is a 34-year-old black female who kills both her children by strangulation after reporting that she heard voices saying the devil made her do it. She does not have a history of psychiatric disorders. When the officers arrest her, she states that she will kill every one of them as well.
After the sentence, Wendy wants her attorney to appeal based on racial disparity. Her attorney tries to explain to her that there has been legal precedent established in:
a. Roper v. Simmons (2005).
b. Furman v. Georgia (1972).
c. Gregg v. Georgia (1976).
d. McCleskey v. Kemp (1987).
e. Singer v. Sang (2001).

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: d

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