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I Befriended A Man On Death Row. Here's What He Taught Me Before He Was Put To Death.

Brandon's life on death row exemplifies resilience despite oppression, revealing the psychological trauma of isolation and racial bias in the justice system.
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What to know about Biden's death row commutations and what happens next

Biden commutes death sentences of nearly all federal inmates, countering Trump's intention to resume executions before taking office.

An 88-year-old man was cleared of murder after spending 46 years on death row - mostly in solitary confinement

Iwao Hakamada was acquitted after 46 years on death row due to fabricated evidence and coercive practices in Japan's justice system.

All the execution methods still used today - but which hurts least?

Richard Moore, on Death Row for 25 years, must choose an execution method, spotlighting the brutal realities of capital punishment.

Oklahoma Prepares For an Execution After Parole Board Recommended Sparing Man's Life

Oklahoma's decision on Emmanuel Littlejohn's execution highlights ongoing debates on capital punishment and clemency in the state.

In postwar California, the Red Light Bandit pricked a governor's conscience

Caryl Chessman's case shaped the debate on capital punishment despite his claims of innocence and not being convicted of murder.

What to know about Biden's death row commutations and what happens next

Biden commutes death sentences of nearly all federal inmates, countering Trump's intention to resume executions before taking office.

An 88-year-old man was cleared of murder after spending 46 years on death row - mostly in solitary confinement

Iwao Hakamada was acquitted after 46 years on death row due to fabricated evidence and coercive practices in Japan's justice system.

All the execution methods still used today - but which hurts least?

Richard Moore, on Death Row for 25 years, must choose an execution method, spotlighting the brutal realities of capital punishment.

Oklahoma Prepares For an Execution After Parole Board Recommended Sparing Man's Life

Oklahoma's decision on Emmanuel Littlejohn's execution highlights ongoing debates on capital punishment and clemency in the state.

In postwar California, the Red Light Bandit pricked a governor's conscience

Caryl Chessman's case shaped the debate on capital punishment despite his claims of innocence and not being convicted of murder.
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#mary-jane-veloso

Filipina goes home after 15 years on death row in Indonesia DW 12/18/2024

Mary Jane Veloso has returned to the Philippines after being on death row for 15 years, seeking clemency from the president.

Mother of Filipina who spent 15 years on death row in Indonesia calls for pardon

Mary Jane Veloso's mother seeks a pardon for her daughter after her return from death row, hoping for family reunion by Christmas.

A living hero': Philippines welcomes back death row survivor Mary Jane Veloso

Mary Jane Veloso's return to the Philippines after 14 years on death row symbolizes hope and justice for many families facing similar struggles.

Filipina goes home after 15 years on death row in Indonesia DW 12/18/2024

Mary Jane Veloso has returned to the Philippines after being on death row for 15 years, seeking clemency from the president.

Mother of Filipina who spent 15 years on death row in Indonesia calls for pardon

Mary Jane Veloso's mother seeks a pardon for her daughter after her return from death row, hoping for family reunion by Christmas.

A living hero': Philippines welcomes back death row survivor Mary Jane Veloso

Mary Jane Veloso's return to the Philippines after 14 years on death row symbolizes hope and justice for many families facing similar struggles.
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#wrongful-conviction

Prosecutors say evidence clears him. He's set to be executed today.

Marcellus Williams's case raises serious questions about the reliability of witness testimony and systemic issues in death penalty convictions.

Texas Judge Finds Death Row Inmate Melissa Lucio Innocent In Daughter's Death

Melissa Lucio, sentenced to death for her daughter's death, has been declared innocent by a Texas judge, advocating for the overturning of her conviction.

After 44 Years on Death Row, Japanese Man Is Exonerated at Age 88

Iwao Hakamada was exonerated after 44 years, highlighting flaws in Japan's legal system regarding forced confessions and wrongful convictions.

A Boxer on Death Row

Iwao Hakamada spent 50 years on death row for a wrongful conviction, highlighting issues of justice in Japan.

What We Know About Robert Robersonand the Appeals to His Upcoming Execution

Robert Roberson's execution raises questions about the validity of shaken baby syndrome as a basis for conviction.

Prosecutors say evidence clears him. He's set to be executed today.

Marcellus Williams's case raises serious questions about the reliability of witness testimony and systemic issues in death penalty convictions.

Texas Judge Finds Death Row Inmate Melissa Lucio Innocent In Daughter's Death

Melissa Lucio, sentenced to death for her daughter's death, has been declared innocent by a Texas judge, advocating for the overturning of her conviction.

After 44 Years on Death Row, Japanese Man Is Exonerated at Age 88

Iwao Hakamada was exonerated after 44 years, highlighting flaws in Japan's legal system regarding forced confessions and wrongful convictions.

A Boxer on Death Row

Iwao Hakamada spent 50 years on death row for a wrongful conviction, highlighting issues of justice in Japan.

What We Know About Robert Robersonand the Appeals to His Upcoming Execution

Robert Roberson's execution raises questions about the validity of shaken baby syndrome as a basis for conviction.
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What is shaken baby syndrome? And why might a Texas man be executed for it?

Roberson's case challenges the validity of shaken baby syndrome convictions as new scientific evidence emerges.

I could not get through the script without crying': Adrien Brody talks to the death row survivor who he's playing on the London stage

The chaotic rehearsal environment at Donmar Warehouse reveals the intensity and complexity of the creative process among actors.

Splintered Supreme Court Wrestles With Case of Oklahoma Death Row Inmate

The Supreme Court struggled to decide if Richard Glossip should receive a new trial due to serious doubts about his conviction.

Shahjahan Bhuiya, Executioner Turned TikTok Star, Dies in Bangladesh

Shahjahan Bhuiya, a former death row inmate who became a TikTok star after release, died in Dhaka.
Bhuiya's controversial past as a hangman who hanged high-profile death row inmates in exchange for sentence reductions.
His memoir and accounts reveal his experience executing inmates, including significant historical figures.
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