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Supreme Court Classifies Attempted Murder-for-Hire as Violent Crime

3/21/2025

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In a landmark 7-2 decision, the US Supreme Court has defined attempted murder-for-hire as a "crime of violence," enforcing a minimum five-year sentence. Justice Clarence Thomas firmly dismissed Salvatore Delligatti's challenge, reshaping the legal landscape and setting a precedent that will influence future sentencing in violent crime cases.

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In a landmark 7-2 decision, the US Supreme Court has defined attempted murder-for-hire as a "crime of violence," enforcing a minimum five-year sentence. Justice Clarence Thomas firmly dismissed Salvatore Delligatti's challenge, reshaping the legal landscape and setting a precedent that will influence future sentencing in violent crime cases.