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Assembly approves tougher penalty for hiding corpses

By: Associated Press//January 12, 2016//

Assembly approves tougher penalty for hiding corpses

By: Associated Press//January 12, 2016//

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Assembly has approved a tougher penalty for hiding a corpse.

Right now, hiding a corpse is a Class G felony that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $25,000 fine. The Republican-authored bill would classify the crime as a more severe Class F felony punishable by up to 12½ years in prison and $25,000 in fines.

The Assembly approved the bill on a voice vote Tuesday. The Senate approved the bill on a voice vote in June. The measure now goes to Gov. Scott Walker for his signature.

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