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Defense Secretary Revokes Plea Deal For 9/11 Terrorists

Defense Secretary revokes plea deal for 9/11 terrorists, reigniting death penalty possibility.

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9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed’s plea deal revoked by Defense Secretary, death penalty back on table

Reversal was announced in memo relieving war court overseer of duty

The Independent UK

Defense Secretary overrides plea agreement for accused 9/11 mastermind and two other defendants

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has overridden a plea agreement reached earlier this week for the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and two other defendants, reinstating them as death penalty cases

The Independent UK

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Idaho prosecutor says he'll seek death penalty against inmate accused of killing while on the lam

An Idaho prosecutor says he will seek the death penalty against an Idaho inmate charged with killing a man while he was on the lam during a 36-hour escape from prison

The Independent UK

First Thing: Chief 9/11 plotter pleads guilty in Guantánamo Bay deal

In exchange for removing the death penalty as a possible punishment, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other accused plead guilty. Plus, extreme heat at the Olympics

The Guardian - UK

Terrorists Behind 9/11 Attacks Spared Death Penalty In Plea Deal

Three 9/11 terror attack masterminds strike plea deal, avoiding death penalty, sparking outrage and reopening wounds. The decision reignites emotions and r...

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US Reaches Plea Deal With 9/11 Mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

US reaches plea deal with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others, avoiding death penalty.

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US Says Plea Deal Reached With 9/11 Mastermind

US prosecutors have reached a deal with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the Pentagon said Wednesday, reportedly involving a guilty plea in exchange for avoiding a death penalty trial.

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9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed agrees to plea deal to avoid Guantánamo Bay death penalty trial

Life sentence plea deals over murder of 2,976 victims have reportedly been under discussion since 2022

The Independent UK

South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Legality Of Death Penalty

South Carolina Supreme Court's ruling on death penalty legality and methods sparks debate and controversy.

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South Carolina Supreme Court rules state death penalty including firing squad is legal

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled the state's death penalty is legal

The Independent UK

Belarus Pardons German Citizen Sentenced To Death

Belarus' President pardons German facing death penalty on terrorism charges, sparking speculation and diplomatic discussions.

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Utah death row inmate who is imprisoned for 1998 murder asks parole board for mercy ahead of hearing

Utah officials are set to hear testimony about whether a man facing execution should be spared the death penalty and remain imprisoned for life

The Independent UK

German Citizen Sentenced To Death In Belarus For Terrorism

A German citizen, Rico Krieger, sentenced to death in Belarus for terrorism charges. Germany rejects death penalty.

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Alabama Man Executed For 1998 Delivery Driver Killing

An Alabama man's execution for a 1998 robbery-murder sparks debate over the death penalty and its impact on society.

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Alabama Executes Convicted Murderer After Decades Of Appeals

Keith Edmund Gavin, convicted of fatally shooting William Clayton Jr. during a robbery, was executed in Alabama. Justice served after years of appeals.

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Philadelphia won't seek death penalty in Temple U. officer's death. Colleagues and family are upset

Philadelphia's top prosecutor won’t seek the death penalty for a teenager charged with fatally shooting a Temple University officer

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Family Of Murdered 12-Year-Old Seeks Justice And Closure

Family of Jocelyn Nungaray expresses gratitude for support after her tragic murder. They oppose death penalty for suspects and focus on honoring her memory.

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Man who spent 45 years on death row in Japan hopes for chance to clear name

Iwao Hakamada, 88, who spent longer than anyone in the world awaiting execution, awaits murder retrial verdict

The Independent UK

Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger learns trial date for college students’ killings

The 29-year-old could face the death penalty if convicted in the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students

The Independent UK

Prosecutors seek 8-month rehabilitation for Australian man charged with drug possession in Bali

Prosecutors in Indonesia have demanded an eight-month medical rehabilitation for an Australian man charged with possessing methamphetamine on the tourist island of Bali, after his earlier charge of drug trafficking was dropped which would have carried the death penalty

International Business Times

Taiwan Raises China Travel Alert Over Death Penalty Threat

China claims democratic Taiwan as part of its territory and has refused to rule out using force to bring the self-ruled island under its control.

The Independent UK

Prosecutors, defense clash over whether man who killed 5 in Florida bank deserves death penalty

A jury will soon begin deliberating on whether a former Florida prison guard trainee should be sentenced to death for executing five women inside a bank five years ago

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Alameda County Prosecutors Investigated For Misconduct In Death Penalty Cases

Alameda County DA uncovers misconduct in 35 death penalty cases, potential criminal conduct. Review initiated after exclusion of Black and Jewish jurors in...

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China Threatens Death Penalty For Taiwan Independence Separatists

China threatens death penalty for Taiwan separatists, sparking tensions with Taiwan. International community watches developments closely.

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