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The case of Furman v. Georgia (1972) resulted in a reinterpretation of the meaning of

excessive bail.
the right to counsel.
the right to a speedy trial.
cruel and unusual punishment.

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cruel and unusual punishment.

Explanation: In Furman v. Georgia (1972) the Supreme Court held that the death penalty as applied was arbitrary and capricious, violating the Eighth (and Fourteenth) Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment.