Attorneys at the Capital Appeals Project who represent Patrick Kennedy issued a statement applauding the ruling . Sentences in two Louisiana cases will be commuted to life without parole . Score: 6 Capital punishment for crimes against individuals reserved for murderers . Case stemmed from 2003 death sentence of man convicted of raping girl , 8 .
Sentences in two Louisiana cases will be commuted to life without parole . Score: 6 Capital punishment for crimes against individuals reserved for murderers . Case stemmed from 2003 death sentence of man convicted of raping girl , 8 .