What was the significance of Furman v. Georgia?
A) It was the case where a split court declared the death penalty as used in states "cruel and unusual punishment."
B) The court said that statistical evidence is not enough; the defendant must show that a specific case of racism has occurred in his or her trial.
C) The court allowed the execution of a convicted murderer with the intelligence of a seven-year-old.
D) It made delays less likely by eliminating many means of challenging a conviction.
E) The Court eliminated the right of "death row" inmates convicted in state courts to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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