The Governor of New Hampshire, Craig Benson, vetoed a bill on Monday that would have raised the minimum execution age in New Hampshire from 17 to 18. It is a sad day for the State of New Hampshire. Apparently, Governor Benson wanted to make certain that anyone who killed a police officer would be eligible for the death penalty even if that person was 17. The New Hampshire Senate does not have enough votes to override the veto.

N.H. Governor Vetoes Death Penalty Bill