John Oliver of Last Week Tonight exposes the controversial felony murder rule, where individuals can be charged with murder for a death during a felony, even if they didnt cause it or intend to kill. He highlights its widespread use, leading to eleven executions since 1985, and its disproportionate impact on non-white individuals. Oliver calls for its abolition, emphasizing that people should be punished for crimes they actually commit, not for a murder they didnt commit.
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