1. Gregg vs. Georgia BY: Scott Perlenfein Matt Brechlin

2. Background Info (Crime) Troy Gregg and Floyd Allen were two hitchhikers The intended to rob the two men Ended up murdering Fred Simmons and Bob Moore Who were later found dead in a ditch with a .25 caliber pistol

3. Constitutional Issues Gregg was sentenced to death But Gregg said that it was cruel and unusual punishment. The significance was that no one has ever appealed the death sentence as cruel and unusual

4. The Decision In the end after many arguments by Greggs lawyer to protect him from death The court held their decision for death penalty Therefore the death penalty was not cruel and unusual in the eyes of the court

5. Lasting Impact This case affected the argument against the death penalty There has always been a debate if the death penalty was acceptable This case escalated this and proved that if you deserved the death penalty you will receive it

7. What does this say about innocent people who are proved innocent after they’re dead?

9. The End