Bill allows death penalty for sex crimes against children
OKLAHOMA CITY - A bill to allow the death penalty to be assessed against a person who commits a second sex offense against a child under 14 years old passed the state Senate on Wednesday.
The measure heads to the House and will go to the governor if passed by Friday's adjournment deadline. Gov. Brad Henry has not indicated whether he will sign the measure.
Sen. Jay Paul Gumm, D-Durant , introduced a simil...
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