Southern IL Rep. Files Bill To Reinstate Death Penalty For Killing Cops

A southern Illinois lawmaker is filing a bill that would reinstate the death penalty as a punishment for killing a police officer.  Republican Dave Severin of Benton is filing House Bill 4746, saying he’s seen enough violence against police.  The legislation would restore capital punishment for the first-degree murder of a peace officer killed while performing his or her official duties.  Multiple officers have been killed in the state over the last month.