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In Furman v Georgia, the Supreme Court ruled that in certain cases, the death penalty was cruel and unusual. How did this ruling impact the rights of persons accused of a crime?
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In Furman v Georgia, the Supreme Court ruled that in certain cases, the death penalty was cruel and unusual. How did this ruling impact the rights of persons accused of a crime?

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C. Eighth Amendment protections were strengthened

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Eighth Amendment protections were strengthened. The Eighth Amendment prohibits "cruel and unsusal" punishment.

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