NBC Evening News for Monday, Jun 06, 1977
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(Studio) Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana mandatory death penalty law, in cases of policeman's murder.
REPORTER: David Brinkley
(DC) Case from Louisiana began during Mardi Gras in 1974 when policeman was shot and killed; convicted was Harry Roberts. Court strikes down law in 5-4 vote; details noted. Comment of Justice Rehnquist noted. REPORTER: Carl Stern
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