Certain sex crimes against children could carry death penalty in Idaho
Sex crimes against children could be punishable by death under a new bill that Idaho House Republican legislators passed Tuesday.
House Bill 515 would allow for the death penalty in cases of lewd conduct with children under age 12 with aggravating circumstances. Co-sponsor Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, told House lawmakers that the death penalty would be reserved for heinous cases, like repeat offenders.
“There is a deep, dark, dark side in our culture. And it’s our job to protect the children. There are times when things are so wicked that retribution is appropriate,” Skaug said.
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