Canadian Ronald Smith, who has been on death row in Montana since 1983, could face execution if the Montana legislature passes legislation allowing the resumption of executions in the state.
Canadian Ronald Smith speaks with the Canadian Press in Deer Lodge, Mont. on Oct. 4, 2016. The Montana legislature is again debating legislation that would allow the resumption of executions in the state including Smith, who has been on death row since 1983.
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