The Latest Breaking News from Death Penalty

Singapore steps up executions and pressure on anti-death penalty groups

Singapore has executed nine people so far this year and dozens more are on death row for drug trafficking offences.

Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2024

District attorney seeks death penalty in case highlighted in US election

The murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray has been held up by Donald Trump as evidence of the dangers of migration.

Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024

Texas Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty For Venezuelan Men In Murder Case

Prosecutors in Texas seek death penalty for Venezuelan men accused of killing 12-year-old girl, sparking immigration policy debate.

Top News · Dec 13, 2024

The Questions the Death Penalty Cannot Answer

“I Am Ready, Warden,” a new short documentary, exposes the unresolved pain on all sides of a Texas execution.

Texas Observer · Dec 10, 2024

Everyone from Richard Branson to the Pope wants Biden to act on death row before Trump can

Pope Francis spoke about the situation on Sunday. His prayer was closely followed by the release of a series of open letters on Monday from leaders including Branson, Sheryl Sandberg and others

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Death penalty opponents say Joe Biden betrayed a campaign promise — but it’s not too late

After the pardon of his son, Hunter, many are encouraging Biden to take a look at federal death row, where a number of men and women await execution, reports John Bowden

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

Vietnam Court Upholds Death Sentence For Property Tycoon

A Vietnamese court upheld the death penalty Tuesday for a property tycoon in a multi-billion dollar fraud case -- but said her life could still be spared if she paid back three quarters of the assets she embezzled.

International Business Times · Dec 3, 2024

Missouri Man Facing Death Penalty For Child's Murder

Christopher Collings faces death penalty for 2007 child murder; clemency petition filed citing brain abnormality and fairness concerns.

Top News · Dec 2, 2024

Abnormal brain and childhood abuse make Missouri man unfit for execution, his lawyers say

A clemency petition for a Missouri man facing the death penalty for sexually assaulting and killing a child says he was a frequent victim of physical and sexual abuse in his youth and has a “structurally abnormal” brain that impairs his judgment

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Biden must turn his faith into deeds

Joe Biden’s Catholic faith should inspire him to stop the federal death penalty in its tracks

Salon · Dec 1, 2024