The Latest Breaking News from Death Penalty

As the election nears, voters are considering the two leading presidential candidates’ records on a wide range of issues, including civil liberties – a broad term used to describe the constitutionally protected freedoms that protect citizens from excessive government power. These key freedoms are contained in the Bill of Rights,…

Defense seeks to prevent death penalty for suspect accused of killing four University of Idaho students. Expert testimony from Dr. Barbara C. Wolf.

Anti-death penalty advocates rally in Texas, highlighting cases like Robert Roberson's potential innocence and calling for abolition.

It’s rare for governors to step in to halt executions. In the case of Robert Roberson, it ended up being state lawmakers who took extraordinary steps.

Former President Trump reiterates support for police officers and advocates for the death penalty for cop killers, sparking debates on police reform and pu...

Some 79 countries around the world continue to enforce blasphemy laws. And in places such as Afghanistan, Brunei, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, violation of these measures can result in a death penalty.

A district judge issued a temporary order halting Texas' execution of Robert Leslie Roberson III on Thursday, just over an hour before he was scheduled to receive the death penalty.

Bipartisan opposition to planned execution highlights power of state’s top criminal appeals court as Paxton candidates and Dem opponents vie for open seats.

The case of Richard Moore, facing execution in South Carolina, raises questions about the death penalty, jury diversity, and potential for redemption in th...

Though crime and criminal justice policy are central issues in many elections, that’s not true in 2024. Surveys show that relatively few American voters rank crime as their most important concern.

Idaho prosecutors challenge defense arguments in quadruple murder trial regarding death penalty imposition for Bryan Kohberger.