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2 months agoRichard Glossip and the Death Penalty Case That Went Too Far
Richard Glossip has been granted a new trial by the Supreme Court after evidence suggests his conviction may be wrongful.
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1 day agoPam Bondi Leaves Door Open to Seeking Death Penalty' in DC Shooting Case
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized that the death penalty is a viable option following the shooting of Israeli embassy staffers, marking a stark contrast to the Biden DOJ's moratorium on executions.
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2 weeks agoFive charged in deadly migrant smuggling attempt off California coast
Five individuals now face charges in connection with a deadly smuggling attempt off Del Mar, resulting in three confirmed migrant deaths and ongoing search efforts for missing persons.
Miami Marlins
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3 weeks agoGeorge Ryan dies at 91; former Illinois governor halted executions, but went to prison amid corruption scandal
Ryan's legacy is complex, marked by his conversion on the death penalty, where he gained international recognition for halting executions in Illinois.
SF politics
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4 weeks agoDiehard Luigi Mangione fans rally outside NYC courthouse as he pleads not guilty to murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in federal death penalty case
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges, sparking a protest against the death penalty by his supporters.
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fromNew York Post
4 weeks agoDiehard Luigi Mangione fans rally outside NYC courthouse as he pleads not guilty to murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in federal death penalty case
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges, sparking a protest against the death penalty by his supporters.
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World news
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1 month agoGlobal executions reach highest figure in almost a decade DW 04/08/2025
Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq are responsible for 90% of executions, with a significant rise in death penalties noted.
Saudi Arabia's executions increased under a narrative linking terrorism to dissent suppression.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month agoGlobal executions reach highest figure in almost a decade DW 04/08/2025
Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq are responsible for 90% of executions, with a significant rise in death penalties noted.
Saudi Arabia's executions increased under a narrative linking terrorism to dissent suppression.
#execution-methods
US news
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2 months agoUS executes man by firing squad for first time in 15 years DW 03/08/2025
The execution of Brad Sigmon by firing squad highlights ongoing controversies over death penalty methods in the US.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months agoSouth Carolina Inmate Set to Be Executed by Firing Squad
South Carolina plans to execute prisoner Brad Sigmon using a rare firing squad method, not seen in the U.S. since 2010.
fromNew York Post
1 month agoGunman who killed 23 in racist attack at Texas Walmart offered plea deal to avoid death penalty
"The vast majority of them want this case over and done with as quickly as possible," Montoya said, explaining the desire of victims' families to conclude the legal process.
Right-wing politics
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2 months agoChanging US law keeps victims' families and people on death row waiting decades for closure
Marcia Fulton grapples with the possibility of David Wood's innocence while facing her daughter's murder case.
Emotions clash as Fulton considers potential new evidence against her conviction of Wood's guilt.
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2 months agoChanging US law keeps victims' families and people on death row waiting decades for closure
Marcia Fulton grapples with the possibility of David Wood's innocence while facing her daughter's murder case.
Emotions clash as Fulton considers potential new evidence against her conviction of Wood's guilt.
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