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BX, state politicians call for tighter penalties for child killers

Bronx and state politicians are endorsing legislation Thursday that would tighten penalties for parents convicted of killing their children. Currently, parents found guilty of killing a child can be released

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Jan 19, 2006, 6:03 PM

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