# Pennsylvania Faces Deadline on Life Sentences | Pittsburgh News

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Published: 2026-07-14T23:44:23+00:00
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Pennsylvania lawmakers face a July 24 deadline to act after the state Supreme Court struck down mandatory life without parole for felony murder — a ruling that could unleash a flood of resentencing requests and chaos across the courts unless lawmakers act fast. The decision, stemming from the 2014 case of Derek Lee, doesn’t automatically apply retroactively, giving lawmakers 120 days to craft a solution. With Governor Shapiro pushing for unity and the Attorney General warning that inaction is “dangerous,” the pressure is mounting to avoid legal turmoil and ensure justice — even if lawmakers miss the deadline, they can still act later, but time is running out. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/94b618f587888ebf

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