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Published: February 8, 2010
Oklahoma bills seek to up penalties for repeat sex offenders, adults who provide liquor to minors
By Michael McNutt

"Allowing the death penalty for repeat sex offenders who rape a child younger than 6, punishing adults who provide liquor to teens in their homes by as much as life in prison and requiring at least one hour of counseling before a couple can seek a divorce all won the support Monday of a House committee.

House Bill 2965 is an attempt to comply with a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, which basically nullified a 20...

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