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12:01 The Death Penalty in ContextCapital Punishment in America Author: Death Penalty Information Center
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Sam Spital on 50 Years Since Gregg v. Georgia and Examining the Decision's Legacy and Unfulfilled Promises
Wednesday, 1 July, 2026
In the July 2026 episode of 12:01: The Death Penalty in Context, DPI’s Executive Director Robin M. Maher speaks with Samuel Spital, Associate Director Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF). To mark the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Gregg v. Georgia, they explore the history of the landmark case, the pivotal role played by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in the litigation, and the enduring legacy of legendary LDF attorney Anthony Amsterdam. They conclude their conversation by looking back on the results of that 1976 decision.
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