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In the Supreme Court case discussed, the question before the court is whether the Eighth Amendment prohibits a capital sentencing jury from considering the impact of a victim's death on surviving family members.
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Pervis Payne provided four witnesses to testify about his good character in the trial.
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The prosecutor did not reference Nicholas' loss of his mother when arguing for the death penalty.
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Bureaucracies like the criminal justice system, despite being heavily criticized, are vital for the maintenance of society.
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Pervis Tyrone Payne was found guilty of one count of murder and one count of attempted murder.
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The US Supreme Court, in Payne v. Tennessee, decided that victim impact evidence is constitutional.
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Pervis Tyrone Payne denied the charges against him and claimed innocence during the trial.
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The prosecution presented evidence of Payne's fingerprints on cans of beer and the victims' blood on his clothes.
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This case significantly impacted victim rights by allowing victim impact statements in US courts.
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