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evidenceevidencedocument2015 Federal TrialLaw Review article by William Bowers concerning the myth of early releaseBruck described Bowers's article as research on the misconception that a life-without-release sentence may end in early release. He argued that the research associated that belief with less weight given to mitigation, greater weight given to aggravation, and harsher judgments about dangerousness.
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Law Review article by William Bowers concerning the myth of early release

Bruck described Bowers's article as research on the misconception that a life-without-release sentence may end in early release. He argued that the research associated that belief with less weight given to mitigation, greater weight given to aggravation, and harsher judgments about dangerousness.

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Bruck invoked the article to argue that Juror No. 260's belief in possible early release could distort capital-sentencing judgments. The court nevertheless found the juror satisfactory and said an appropriate instruction could preclude the risk.

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