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I don't get it. If he hired the guy to commit the murder, that's 100% Murder One and is a life sentence in any state. I oppose the death penalty in general, but I don't see how this guy is innocent because he didn't swing the bat. Hiring someone to commit murder is treated more harshly than a personal act of rage because it's premeditated.

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Yes, of course.

However, the primary evidence we have that Glossip ordered the killing is the testimony of the guy who actually did the deed, and who avoided a death sentence in exchange for that testimony. It's a little fishy.

The only evidence of it being for hire or even masterminded by Glossip is the guy that did the murdering, Sneed's, testimony.

However, Glossip admitted to covering up the murder. He's not innocent, by his own admission.

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