Description:
Leader: P1 Death Penalty #7378 2/20/74; A legislative hearing on the Death Penalty with testimony from people who both oppose and support the bill. Bill Harrington reporter standups about the murder rate in Boston and the call to enact the death penalty. Excerpts from testimony of politicians, clergy, civil rights advocates, policemen, and former convicts (including Brad Pearson). B-roll of the hearing and reporter outtakes. Interview with a man from the Civil Liberties Union about why he opposes the death penalty.
Collection:
WCVB Collection
Date Created:
02/20/1974