Is the Death Penalty Illegal?!? | Gregg v. Georgia

The video discusses the history and legal battles surrounding the death penalty in the U.S., focusing on two landmark Supreme Court cases: Furman v. Georgia and Gregg v. Georgia. Furman v. Georgia temporarily halted executions, citing the death penalty as cruel and unusual punishment. However, Gregg v. Georgia reinstated it under specific guidelines. The video highlights the complexities and controversies of the death penalty, including racial bias and legal inconsistencies.

What were the main crimes committed by the defendants in Texas and Georgia?

What was the significance of the Supreme Court's decision on June 29th, 1972?

How did the justices express their concerns regarding the death penalty?

What was the impact of the Furman v. Georgia decision on future executions?

In what ways did the Supreme Court's stance on the death penalty change from the Furman decision to the Gregg decision?

What were the two broad guidelines established by the court in the Gregg v. Georgia case?

What was the outcome for Tony Gregg after he escaped from prison?