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Only one death sentence confirmed by High Court in 2023, lowest since 2000: Data

The 2023 report on death penalty in India reveals a decrease in confirmation rates and a high death row population.

The Hindu

Family of Swede imprisoned in Iran fear death penalty verdict is imminent

EU diplomat Johan Floderus’s sister calls on Sweden to start speaking up loudly to demand his release

The Guardian - UK

Zimbabwe Cabinet Supports Abolishing Death Penalty in Parliament

Zimbabwe's Cabinet supports abolishing death penalty as a punishment for murderers, pending Parliament's approval. Last execution occurred in 2005.

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Ranjith Sreenivasan murder case in Kerala and the death sentence for 15 convicts | Explained

15 persons convicted to death for murdering Ranjith Sreenivasan, a lawyer and BJP State leader in Kerala, sparking debate on death penalty.

The Hindu

Death penalty for 14 convicts in Ranjith Sreenivas murder case

Ranjith Sreenivasan murder case: Ranjith was hacked to death most brutally at his house at Vellakinar in Alappuzha municipality on the morning of December 19, 2021.

The Hindu

SCOTUS allows first nitrogen execution

"The world is watching," Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned before Kenny Smith was put to death Thursday

Salon

EU and UN Express Regret Over Alabama's First Nitrogen Execution

The European Union and the U.N. Human Rights Office express regret over the first use of nitrogen gas in an execution in Alabama, stating that the death pe...

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Alabama executes man by nitrogen gas for the first time in the U.S.

Kenneth Smith, 58, died at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, after a slew of last-minute appeals to several courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, failed.

WEKU

What’s nitrogen hypoxia? Alabama carries out Kenneth Smith’s US execution

Smith became first inmate in history to be executed with nitrogen gas.

Al Jazeera

How many people are sentenced to death in America?

Eleven executions, including 10 males and one female, occurred in 2021.

USAFacts

Gunman in Buffalo massacre to face death penalty, families divided

Federal prosecutors seek the death penalty for the Buffalo supermarket gunmen. Families have mixed reactions. Next court date set for February 2nd.

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Biden betrays his moral code in Buffalo

While campaigning for the White House, Joe Biden suggested that he stood against the death penalty in all cases

Salon

U.S. Justice Department seeks death penalty for Buffalo mass shooter

The U.S. Justice Department seeks death penalty for Buffalo mass shooter following a racially motivated massacre, sparking mixed reactions among victims' f...

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Mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket now Justice Department's first death penalty case under Garland

Just a few months after he took office, Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a moratorium to halt federal executions — a stark contrast after his predecessor carried out 13 in six months

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Biden administration seeks death penalty for racist supermarket shooter

In this interview, Mark Talley, whose mother was killed in a racist massacre, shares his thoughts on the Biden administration's decision to seek the death ...

WEKU

DOJ to seek death penalty for gunman in Buffalo supermarket mass shooting

Federal prosecutors said Friday that they will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at the Tops supermarket in 2022.

The Guardian - US

US seeks death penalty for Buffalo shooter who killed 10 at supermarket

Man who was 19 when he carried out racist attack on Black customers at Tops supermarket in 2022 faces hate crimes charges

The Independent UK

DOJ seeking death penalty against Buffalo supermarket shooter

The 19-year-old previously plead guilty to multiple charges

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The Independent UK

Update expected in case of Buffalo supermarket gunman as families await decision on death penalty

Federal prosecutors are expected to provide an update in the legal case against a gunman who has admitted to killing 10 Black people in a racist shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York

The Guardian - UK

‘If I go out, I’ll be a target’: fear stalks Uganda over brutal anti-gay laws

Despite sharp international condemnation, the new legislation – its measures include the death penalty for ‘aggravated homosexuality’ – has found support elsewhere in Africa

The Guardian - US

US death-penalty states buck public sentiment to find new ways to kill

Half of Americans call capital punishment unfair but a handful of states are pressing ahead using novel methods and secrecy

Dynamite News

Imprisoned ex-Indian Navy personnel in Qatar get relief; Death penalty commuted to jail sentence

The Qatari Court on Thursday commuted the death penalty sentence of eight ex-Indian naval officers it had arrested last year. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

Cancelled Amnesty judge pleads freedom of conscience

The political blogger defends his views on the death penalty

Zenger

Jurors More Likely To Recommend Death Penalty Based On Defendant’s Appearance

Study by Columbia University reveals biases in facial features influencing high-stakes decisions

The Independent UK

Alabama’s new execution method could be dangerous for everyone in the room

Kenneth Eugene Smith is scheduled to become the first death row inmate to be executed with nitrogen. His pastor says the untested procedure is a cruel violation of religious liberties, Bevan Hurley reports

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