The Latest Breaking News from Death Penalty

Tennessee is about to execute its first woman since 1819. Her case raises troubling questions

Christa Pike’s planned execution is emblematic of America’s broken death penalty system

The Guardian - US · Sep 4

How the NBA's Kawhi Leonard-Clippers Punishment Compares to Other Penalties in Sports History

From SMU’s death penalty to the Black Sox scandal, where does the discipline against the Clippers stack up?

Sports Illustrated · Sep 3

Algerians battle deadly wildfires as Tebboune seeks death penalty for arson

Algerian firefighters are battling unprecedented wildfires that have devastated the country

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Tyler Robinson pleads not guilty as judge clears path for death penalty in Charlie Kirk assassination case

Robinson, seen as the sole suspect in the 2025 assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, entered a not guilty plea after a judge gave the green light for prosecutors to advance towards the death penalty as the case goes to trial.

Euronews · Sep 2

Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to face murder trial and possible death penalty

A judge in the US state of Utah has ruled that the man accused of shooting far-right activist Charlie Kirk will face trial for murder. Tyler James Robinson, 23, is accused of fatally shooting Kirk in the neck during a rally at a Utah college campus in September 2025, allegedly…

France 24 · Sep 2

Accused Charlie Kirk killer must stand trial and is eligible for death penalty, judge rules

Suspect Tyler Robinson to be tried for aggravated murder, felony charge that carries death penalty sentence in Utah

The Guardian - US · Sep 1

Tyler Robinson's Lawyers Claim He Hit His 'Intended Target' as Judge Weighs Death Penalty in Kirk Case

Tyler Robinson's defence argues against the death penalty in the Charlie Kirk shooting case, claiming the attack targeted only Kirk. The court debates whether the crime meets Utah's capital offence criteria.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

Algerian president seeks to impose death penalty on arsonists

Algeria declared three days of mourning after wildfires killed 12 people and injured dozens. Authorities said 46 fires remained active, with 54 people hospitalised for burns, including six in critical condition.

Euronews · Aug 31

Iranian woman sentenced to death for filming burning store during January protests

An Iranian woman has been sentenced to death by hanging after she was accused of involvement in the arson of a grocery store she had photographed during anti-government protests in January.

The Times of India · Aug 30

Death penalty sought for man who killed Indian-origin grocery store owner Suresh Patel in Tennessee; shot Bangladeshi immigrant Shahed Rana Mohsin at a gas station

The man who opened fire and killed Suresh Patel, an Indian-origin grocery shop owner, in Tennessee's Jackson on August 20, faces the death penalty in another murder. Corey Houge was arraigned in Crockett County Circuit Court Wednesday, where district attorney Frederick Agee told Judge Clayburn Peeples that the state will…

The Times of India · Aug 27