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Maryland poised to become 18th state to ban death penalty; would be victory for Gov. O'Malley

by: MICHELLE JANAYE NEALY and BRIAN WITTE , Associated Press

Updated: March 15, 2013 - 5:05 AM

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - It's been eight years since Maryland executed a convicted killer, but that could be the last time if the General Assembly, as expected, gives final passage this week to a bill to abolish capital punishment.

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Maryland poised to become 18th state to ban death penalty; would be victory for Gov. O'Malley

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