The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court says that life sentences without the possibility of parole is unconstitutional.
In the ruling, the court said that mandatory life sentences for second degree murder is unconstitutional.
The case stems from a home invasion that saw one person killed while another person was in the home away from the shooting.
Governor Josh Shapiro took the legal action to challenge the law and is now calling on the general assembly to “come up with a thoughtful, just process to address those who are serving life sentences for second degree murder.”
