The state of Connecticut is a step closer to abolishing the death penalty, after its Senate voted 20-16 in favour of getting rid of capital punishment. <br /><br />The body, controlled by the Democrats, debated for 10 hours before making their decision. <br /><br />Connecticut's Democratic Governor, Dannel Malloy, is against the death penalty, and has promised to sign the bill into law. <br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/
