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Biden cheered by Democrats and civil rights groups for commuting dozens of death row sentences

Biden’s announcement leaves Democrats breathing easier after Hunter, ‘Kids for Cash’ clemency news

The Independent UK

President Biden Commutes Death Sentences, Sparking Political Controversy

Rep. Ayanna Pressley praises President Biden's decision to commute federal death row sentences, highlighting racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

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Biden commutes most federal death sentences before Trump term

White House says 37 of 40 inmates on federal death row will face life in prison instead.

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Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump takes office

Biden faced recent pressure from advocacy groups urging him to act to make it more difficult for Trump to increase the use of capital punishment for federal inmates

The Independent UK

Why Biden should empty federal death row

Biden should not leave anyone on federal death row when Donald Trump takes office

Salon

Joe Biden commutes death penalty for 37 federal inmates

37 out of 40 inmates on federal death row will serve life in prison instead of facing execution

Evening Standard

Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates

The clemency action applies to all federal death row inmates except three convicted of terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder

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Sen. Coons Urges Biden To Consider Commuting Federal Death Sentences

Senator Chris Coons advocates for commutation of federal death penalties, emphasizing fairness and due process in the U.S. death penalty system.

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Biden May Commute Sentences of All 40 Death Row Inmates, Including Boston Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev: Report

President Joe Biden is considering commuting the sentences of most, if not all, 40 death row inmates, including Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, following pressure from religious and civil rights groups, sources told The Wall Street Journal.

Latin Times

Bali Nine return reshines light on ending death penalty

The execution of two Australians for drug smuggling in Indonesia has refocused a spotlight on how the nation co-operates with countries using the death penalty.

AAP

What’s next for the man charged with killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO?

The man charged with gunning down United Healthcare’s CEO outside a Manhattan hotel is now in a federal jail after being returned to New York City in dramatic fashion

The Independent UK

Outrage Mounts as 'Saint Luigi', 'Patron Saint of Healthcare Justice', May Face Death Penalty

Luigi Mangione, called 'Saint Luigi' by critics of US healthcare, faces outrage over potential death penalty charges for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO.

International Business Times UK

Ex-death row kickboxer jailed for debt-driven murder

A boxer formerly given the death penalty in Thailand has been jailed for the decade-old Australian murder of a cafe owner in a suburban car park.

AAP

U.S. Sees Historic Low In Death Penalty Executions

Explore the 2024 report on U.S. executions, highlighting a decline and shifting attitudes towards capital punishment.

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Luigi Mangione Could Face The Death Penalty If Convicted Of Murder Using A Firearm In NYC

Federal prosecutors have charged Mangione with four further charges: one charge of murder using a firearm, two charges of stalking and one charge of using an illegal gun silencer.

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Unitedhealthcare CEO Killing Suspect Could Face Death Penalty

Luigi Mangione, suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, faces federal murder charges with potential death penalty. Stalking and firearms offenses also inv...

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Luigi Mangione Faces Dual Charges In Unprecedented Legal Situation

Defense attorney faces unique situation representing client in federal court with potential death penalty charge.

The Independent UK

The feds have now charged the UnitedHealthcare CEO suspect. Could he soon face the death penalty?

Luigi Mangione faces federal as well as state charges, opening up the possibility of prosecutors pursuing capital punishment if he is ultimately found guilty of the murder of executive Brian Thompson

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Latin Times

Luigi Mangione Now Faces Possible Death Penalty if Convicted of Killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Federal charges could make Mangione eligible for the death penalty

The Independent UK

US carries out 25 executions this year as death penalty trends in nation held steady

The number of executions in the U.S. remained near historic lows in 2024 and was mostly carried out in a small group of states

The Guardian - US

Spate of high-profile US death penalty cases fuels public outrage and anger

Concerns rise over whether executions can be done ‘fairly and accurately’ as condemned prisoners make credible claims of innocence

The Conversation

Death penalty: how Zimbabwe reached the point of abolition – podcast

Zimbabwe is on the cusp of abolishing the death penalty after its Death Penalty Abolition Bill was approved by the Senate on December 12. The bill is now sitting on the desk of Zimbabwe’s president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, a known opponent of the death penalty, waiting for his assent. Once it…

Al Jazeera

US state of Indiana executes Joseph Corcoran after 27 year legal battle

Joseph Corcoran had paranoid schizophrenia when he killed four people, including his brother, in 1997, his lawyers say.

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Harris County DA Seeks Death Penalty For Migrant Murder Suspects

Harris County DA Kim Ogg seeks justice in high-profile Jocelyn Nungaray murder case involving illegal migrants and gang members. Pursuing death penalty for...

The Independent UK

Filipino woman returns to joyous welcome from family after narrowly escaping firing squad

Transfer to home country eliminates risk of execution as the Philippines abolished death penalty years ago

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