Mississippi Extends Death Penalty to Child Abuse | Phoenix News

Mississippi just made it a capital offense to sexually assault a child under 12, with new law SB 2821 taking effect July 1—forcing prosecutors to navigate a complex, jury-driven path to execution. While lawmakers like Sen. Jeremy England argue this sends a message of justice for the most vulnerable, critics warn it could deter victims from speaking up and question whether life without parole isn’t enough punishment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/68fc228bef69427a