SAGE News Clips: The Death PenaltyDescription: Despite supporters who claimed that death row inmate Troy Davis was a victim of mistaken identity, the state of Georgia upheld his conviction for the murder of an off-duty police officer in 1989. Georgia was given approval to proceed with his execution, and Davis was executed by lethal injection the next day. Watch this video to think more about the sociological implications of capital punishment.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 179, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:In the state of Georgia, murder is considered to be a ______, a crime considered so heinous that it can be punishable by death.
A. stigmatized offense
B. capital offense
C. state crime
D. crime of primary deviance
Answer: B
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