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Republican Who Called for Tree Hangings Removed from Justice Committee

CONSEQUENCES

Tennessee State Rep. Paul Sherrell wanted lynching-style capital punishment to return to his state.

Dan Ladden-Hall
Dan Ladden-Hall 

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Rep. Paul Sherrell
Tennessee General Assembly
Dan Ladden-Hall

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