Which Statement About the Trial of Robert Latimer for Killing

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the trial of Robert Latimer for killing his disabled daughter is FALSE?

• A) The Appeals Court upheld the lower court, saying an exemption fit the mercy killing scenario.
• B) The jury recommended 1 year to parole, asking for an exemption from the mandatory minimum 10 years.
• C) The trial judge granted a mandatory minimum exemption with a sentence of 1 year in prison and 1 year probation.
• D) The Supreme Court rejected the defence's arguments of cruel and unusual punishment, and Latimer served all 10 years.

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