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Prosecutors invoke gender stereotypes in capital cases against women
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In 2001, Brenda Andrew was convicted of murdering her husband, and in 2004 she was sentenced to death.
In 2001, Brenda Andrew was convicted of murdering her husband, and in 2004 she was sentenced to death.
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