Skip to content
The Nexus
DossierENTITY

Terri Harper

Coverage of Terri Harper in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 8 · 11:00 UTCMost recent: Aug 3 · 14:53 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Second Degree Murdertopic2State Correctional Institution Muncyplace2Pennsylvania General Assemblyorganization1Pennsylvania Supreme Courtorganization1Quinn Cozzensperson1Abolitionist Law Centerorganization1Andre Carrollperson1Supreme Court of Pennsylvaniaorganization1Pennsylvania lawmakersorganization1Senate Bill 1400topic1
Recent coverage
  • POLITICSAug 3 · 14:53 UTCWHYY
    Uncertainty ahead for people convicted of second degree murder amid legislative inaction

    Terri Harper and over 1,000 Pennsylvania inmates convicted of second degree murder face unresolved sentencing issues after the legislature failed to adopt new guidelines by a court deadline. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court must now decide if its March ruling against mandatory life sentences applies retroactively, while partisan disagreements between the Senate and House left conflicting proposals in place.

  • CRIMEJul 8 · 11:00 UTCWHYY
    Bonus Episode Four: Terri Harper on Waiting for Freedom

    The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled mandatory life-without-parole sentences for second degree murder unconstitutional, prompting lawmakers to draft new guidelines. Senate Bill 1400 proposes parole eligibility after 35 years or age 70 with 20 years served, affecting 1,100 inmates including Terri Harper, a 35-year lifer at SCI Muncy.