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America’s next killing spree: 10 days, five states, six death-row prisoners set to die

Desolate spectacle of executions ramps up as the landscape of states’ laws on capital punishment is as riven as the US itself

The Guardian - US

An Arizona prisoner whose execution is coming up isn't asking for a reprieve

A prisoner scheduled to be executed in what would be Arizona’s first use of the death penalty in over two years will not ask for a reprieve from his death sentence

The Independent UK

Last Words of First Death Row Inmate Executed by Firing Squad in 15 Years Revealed: 'Help Us End the Death Penalty'

Brad Sigmon, a convicted murderer, was executed by firing squad in South Carolina, and used his last words to call for the abolition of the death penalty.

Latin Times

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Last Words of Man Executed in South Carolina by Firing Squad: Asked Christians to Help End Death Penalty

Brad Sigmon, 67, was executed by firing squad in South Carolina, becoming the first US prisoner in 15 years to die by this method, using his final words to urge Christians to help end the death penalty.

International Business Times UK

Bryan Kohberger’s lawyers insist he shouldn’t face death penalty because he has autism

His attorneys argued that there is an ‘unconscionable risk’ he’ll be executed because of a neurological disorder rather than culpability

The Independent UK

Georgia lawmakers consider easing one of the nation's toughest death penalty laws

Lawmakers have tried multiple times to change Georgia's strict legal standard to prove that someone has an intellectual disability and shouldn't get the death penalty

The Independent UK

British activist Jagtar Singh Johal acquitted in India terror trial

Human rights campaigner still faces threat of death penalty if found guilty of further charges

The Guardian - UK

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Scot acquitted on terrorism charges in India – but still faces death penalty threat

A SCOTTISH Sikh detained in India for seven years has been acquitted in one case against him – though still faces the threat of the death penalty.

The National (Scotland)

Major Human Smuggling Ring Dismantled In Los Angeles

Two Guatemalan men arrested in Los Angeles for running a major human smuggling operation, facing serious charges and potential death penalty.

Top News

Supreme Court throws out Oklahoma inmate Richard Glossip's murder conviction and death sentence

The Supreme Court has thrown out the murder conviction and death penalty for Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma man who has steadfastly maintained his innocence and averted multiple attempts by the state to execute him

The Independent UK

Sinaloa Cartel Leader 'El Mayo' Willing To Plead Guilty To Avoid Death Penalty

"Mr. Zambada doesn't want to go to trial and is willing to accept responsibility for a charge that doesn't carry out the death penalty," said the drug lord's lawyer Frank Perez

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The Independent UK

Former lawmaker gets life sentence for murder of father and son during 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Sajjan Kumar convicted of inciting mob that ran riot in Delhi following Indira Gandhi’s assassination by her Sikh bodyguards

The Independent UK

Judge reopens challenge to Louisiana execution protocol as state prepares to use nitrogen gas

A federal judge has reopened a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s execution protocol as the state prepares to carry out the death penalty using nitrogen gas in the coming weeks

Latin Times

How Trump's Unprecedented First Month of Rapid-Fire Executive Orders Stacks Up Against His Campaign Promises

As of February 20, Trump has signed a total of 73 orders, 68 of which have been published and gone into effect.

The Independent UK

Iran executed 975 people in 2024 in ‘horrifying escalation’ of death penalty, damning report says

At least 31 women and one child among those executed

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International Business Times

Iran Executed 975 People In 'Horrifying' 2024 Escalation: Rights Groups

Iran executed at least 975 people last year in a "horrifying escalation" of its use of capital punishment, two human rights groups said on Thursday.

International Business Times

British Couple On Trip Around The World Facing Death Penalty After Being Charged With Espionage In Iran

Iranian forces arrested and detained a British couple traveling through the country in December for allegedly spying on behalf of "hostile and Western countries."

The Independent UK

Why are Singapore’s drug laws so strict?

Singapore’s government urged to call off execution of Malaysian man caught smuggling 51g of heroin

The Independent UK

Singapore set to execute Malaysian national caught with 51g of heroine amid frantic appeals by family

Pranthaman was convicted of importing 51.84g of diamorphine into Singapore in 2014

International Business Times UK

British Couple Detained in Iran Ignored Travel Warnings—Now Face Years In Jail or Execution

British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested in Iran after ignoring travel warnings, now facing espionage charges that could lead to years in prison or the death penalty.

Latin Times

British Couple on Trip Around the World Facing Death Penalty After Being Charged With Espionage in Iran

Iranian forces arrested and detained a British couple traveling through the country in December for allegedly spying on behalf of "hostile and Western countries."

Dynamite News

1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Prosecution demands capital punishment for Sajjan Kumar

Additional Public Prosecutor Manish Rawat said the convict deserved to be awarded the death penalty. Read further on Dynamite News:

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