Thurgood Marshall, Furman v. Georgia — Concurring Opinion…
“ Death penalty retained for treason. Partial abolition was voted in 1846, but was not put into effect until 1847.↑ [408 U.S. 238, 372] Death penalty retained for rape.↑ [408 U.S. 238, 372] Death penalty retained for treason.↑ [408 U.S. 238, 372] Death penalty retained for treason, and for first-degree murder committed by a prisoner who is serving a life sentence for first-degree murder.↑ [408 U.S. 238, 372] Death penalty retained for persons convicted of committing murder while serving a life sentence for any offense. ”
