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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

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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.

International Business Times

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

The Independent UK

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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Australia’s first civilian jury was entirely female. Here’s how ‘juries of matrons’ shaped our legal history

It’s hard to imagine now, but for almost 1,000 years, pregnant women in England could avoid the death penalty just by virtue of being pregnant. A pregnant woman sentenced to death would receive a stay of execution until the baby was born. It was called “pleading the belly” and often…

The Guardian - US

California prosecutors used anti-gay slurs to refer to prospective jurors

Handwritten notes show Alameda county DA’s office prosecutors using homophobic labels

The Guardian - US

Former White House staffer says Trump called for leaker to be executed

Trump’s demand that 2020 leaker be punished with death raises questions about retribution if he is re-elected

The Independent UK

Killer sporting Nazi face tattoos is found guilty of brutal strangling of two Florida women hours apart

Wade Wilson, 30, faces the death penalty for the October 2019 murders of 35-year-old Kristine Melton and 43-year-old Diane Ruiz

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Missouri Executes Man Convicted Of Double Murder In 2009

Missouri executes man convicted of double homicide, sparking debate on the death penalty and justice system.

The Independent UK

Madeline Soto’s alleged killer to face death penalty over 13-year-old’s death

Stephan Sterns is facing over 60 charges in connection to the case of slain Florida girl

France 24

Three Americans appear in court over failed coup attempt in DR Congo

Three Americans appear in court over last month's botched coup attempt in DR Congo. The defendants could be facing the death penalty after being accused of terrorism, murder and criminal association. Also, pro-democracy activists in Sudan say the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have killed around 40 people in the…

The Independent UK

Chad Daybell was sentenced to death for killing his wife and Lori Vallow’s kids. A firing squad could execute him

Idaho’s death penalty is getting renewed attention thanks to the high profile cases of Chad Daybell and Bryan Kohberger

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Idaho Jury Sentences Chad Daybell To Death Penalty

Chad Daybell sentenced to death for murders of wife and two children in Idaho. Jury's decision brings closure to a tragic case.

The Independent UK

Chad Daybell convicted of killing his wife and Lori Vallow’s kids as murderer now faces death penalty sentence

Daybell could face life in prison or the death penalty. The same jury will decide his fate after a penalty phase of testimony

The Guardian - US

Texas Republicans open to death penalty for abortion providers

GOP convention votes on wide-ranging platform including striking law protecting abortion providers from being charged with murder

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