Posted on 12/03/2013 5:59:22 PM PST by Route797
Who was the last wealthy person to get the death penalty in the US?
Claus von Bülow? Conviction in the first trial was reversed and he was found not guilty in both his retrials.
Michael Skakel? Granted a new trial by a Connecticut Judge and released on $1.2 million bail; the decision is now being appealed by the prosecution.
Claudine Longet? Convicted of misdemeanor negligent homicide.
O. J. Simpson?
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