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Who Is George Wilson? 23-Year-Old Briton From Wealthy Family Faces Death Penalty In Thailand After Drug Bust

George Wilson, a 23-year-old Briton from Buckinghamshire, has been arrested in Thailand after authorities allegedly found 9kg of crystal meth hidden in his luggage. He now faces possible death penalty under Thailand's strict drug laws.

International Business Times UK

Female on Death Row: How Gender Shapes America's Harshest Punishment

Women make up just 2% of the US death row population, yet their cases expose deep gender disparities shaped by trauma, stereotypes, and systemic bias in America's harshest punishment.

International Business Times UK

British tourist faces death penalty after being arrested for drug smuggling in Thailand

Thai police allege George Wilson, 23, received suitcase containing narcotics from another Briton to deliver it abroad

The Independent UK

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South Carolina prosecutor seeks death penalty in murder case after Biden reduced sentence to life

A local prosecutor in South Carolina plans to seek the death penalty against a man whose federal death sentence for killing two bank employees was commuted to life in prison by President Joe Biden

The Independent UK

Lawyer for suspect in Charlie Kirk killing asks Utah judge for more time to review evidence

Utah prosecutors have charged Robinson with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty.

Euronews

Tyler Robinson to appear in court for assassination of Charlie Kirk

Prosecutors have said they plan to seek the death penalty for the 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.

Euronews

Sentencing hearing begins for serial killer convicted of brutal crime spree

Authorities never offered a motive for the killings

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Trump DOJ risks losing death penalty for Luigi Mangione if officials don’t stop talking about his ‘guilt’: judge

Federal judge said they would consider recent comments from DOJ employees while weighing whether to remove the death penalty

The Independent UK

Judge scolds Justice Department over public statements in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case

A New York judge warns Justice Department officials they could face sanctions for public comments about Luigi Mangione's prosecution

The Independent UK

Iran carried out highest number of executions in three decades this year, says NGO

Human rights groups say that the Iranian government’s ‘mass killing campaign’ is ‘expanding everyday’

The Independent UK

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers slam Pam Bondi for announcing death penalty on Instagram

Mangione's lawyers are basically calling Bondi's death penalty push a publicity stunt.

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Singapore to hang man as activists press for a halt to the death penalty

Datchinamurthy Kataiah was convicted of trafficking about 45 grams (1.6 ounces) of heroin into Singapore

The Independent UK

Luigi Mangione lawyers file motion to dismiss murder case citing ‘Marvel movie’ perp walk and ‘politicized’ death penalty ruling

At a minimum, Mangione’s lawyers urged a federal judge in New York to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty

The Independent UK

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione argue to block death penalty

Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty over the shooting death last December 4 of Thompson

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Reason

Accused Buffalo Mass Shooter's Speech Wasn't "Incitement" Under First Amendment Rules

So holds the judge in rejecting this as an aggravating factor in the government's death penalty case, though many other aggravating factors remain.

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‘I do not take this decision lightly’: Utah prosecutor goes for death penalty for Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer after Trump called for it

If Trump wants it, he gets it.

International Business Times UK

Tyler Robinson's Mum Called to Ask Him Where He Was After Seeing His Photo on TV — Here's What He Said

Utah prosecutors revealed new details in the Charlie Kirk murder case, confirming Tyler Robinson faces aggravated murder charges that could bring the death penalty, as his parents and partner shed light on his alleged motives and online radicalisation.

Euronews

Prosecutor seeks death penalty for Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk murder case

22-year-old Tyler Robinson was charged with murder after DNA evidence, confessional notes, and texts linked him to the killing.

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Why Charlie Kirk's Murderer Is "Death Eligible" Under Utah's Death Penalty Statute

Utah prosecutors have a strong argument that the assassination created a great risk of death to another individual besides Kirk, allowing capital punishment under Utah law.

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‘Depraved and inhumane way’: Kirk shooter could face same fate as 2010 execution where inmate’s arms snapped up twice before death

Robinson could face five rifles aimed at his heart if Utah goes for the death penalty.

The Guardian - US

Charlie Kirk killing suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutors

Tyler Robinson, also charged with felony discharge of firearm and witness tampering, could face death penalty

Axios

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for suspect in Charlie Kirk killing

The charges include aggravated murder, weapons offenses, obstruction of justice and witness tampering.

The National (Scotland)

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing 'faces death penalty' as charges made public

THE man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk could face the death penalty after being charged with aggravated murder.

Evening Standard

Tyler Robinson charged with murder of Charlie Kirk as prosecutors seek death penalty

The Utah County District Attorney intends to seek the death penalty following the fatal shooting of the close Donald Trump ally

The Independent UK

‘I had enough of his hatred’: Charlie Kirk suspect’s texts with roommate shed light on motive

Tyler Robinson has been formally charged with aggravated murder, firearm and obstruction charges

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