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Black death row inmates suffer botched executions at twice rate of whites in US

A glaring racial disparity is evident in the 73 botched procedures involving lethal injections since 1976, report by Reprieve finds

The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2024

States botched more executions of Black prisoners. Experts think they know why

A study showed states made more mistakes when executing Black prisoners by lethal injection than they did with prisoners of other races. Execution workers and race experts said they're not surprised.

WEKU · Apr 18, 2024

US provides assurances to prevent Julian Assange appeal against extradition

Death penalty not to be imposed, but WikiLeaks founder’s wife says he will not be afforded first amendment protections

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024

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Rise in US executions masks deep divide between states on use of death penalty

Some of the 27 states that have the death penalty have not executed anyone in years but others still do – and the divide is rooted in history

The Guardian - US · Apr 13, 2024

John Oliver on lethal injections: ‘A protracted nightmare of suffering’

The Last Week Tonight host looks into new “grim” developments on the death penalty in the US, and identifies a secret supplier of lethal injections.

The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2024

More than 150 people call on Missouri governor to forgive Brian Dorsey’s death penalty

Prison guards, judges, jurors and prison workers have beseeched Mike Parson to commute capital punishment to life without parole

The Guardian - US · Apr 3, 2024

Uganda Upholds Anti-Gay Law Allowing Death Penalty

Uganda's constitutional court upholds anti-gay law with death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality,' drawing international criticism.

What to know as Chad Daybell's 'zombie' murder trial begins in Idaho

Daybell could potentially face the death penalty over the deaths of two children and his former wife. His current wife, Lori Vallow Daybell, was found guilty of similar charges last year.

WEKU · Apr 2, 2024

Bombay High Court upholds death penalty awarded to Vivek Palatkar

The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court upheld the death penalty awarded to Vivek Palatkar, who was convicted in the case involving the gruesome murder of five members of his family.

The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024

New Documentary 'Rebel Nun' Chronicles Life Of Sister Helen Prejean

Explore the impactful journey of Sister Helen Prejean in the documentary 'Rebel Nun,' highlighting her fight against the death penalty.

UK Court Rules US Cannot Extradite Julian Assange

British court rules against Julian Assange's U.S. extradition on espionage charges unless death penalty assurances provided. Assange faces 17 counts under ...

UK court opens way for Assange to appeal US extradition

Ruling gives the US time to give ‘satisfactory assurances’ that WikiLeaks founder will face a fair trial.

Al Jazeera · Mar 26, 2024

Assange extradition on hold — for now

Court requires US "assurances" that WikiLeaks publisher's rights will be protected and he won't face death penalty

Salon · Mar 26, 2024

Fresh hope for Julian Assange in battle against extradition to the US

US authorities have been given three weeks to offer assurances in Assange’s case, including whether he could face the death penalty

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2024

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Ohio Dad Accused Of Killing Sons Could Still Face Death Penalty

Ohio dad accused of murdering his three sons may still face death penalty despite confession being tossed. Strong evidence includes witness testimonies and...

Texas Observer · Mar 21, 2024

An Open Letter to Richard Linklater on Our Texas Death Penalty

Capital punishment ensnares us all in a labyrinth of our own making, as "God Save Texas: Hometown Prison" poignantly reveals.

Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2024

Record number of people executed for drug offences in 2023

In its annual report, Harm Reduction International says at least 467 drug-related executions took place last year.

The Guardian - US · Mar 10, 2024

Three top nitrogen gas manufacturers in US bar products from use in executions

Move follows Alabama’s recent killing of death row inmate Kenneth Smith using previously untested method

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International Business Times UK · Mar 9, 2024

Saudi Arabia Joins Afghanistan And Iran As One of World's Leading Executioners

As the Taliban continues to use amputations and public executions as punishments, Saudi Arabia's death penalty rate has almost doubled.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 5, 2024

Iran executed record 834 people last year, according to rights groups

Iran executed a "appaling" total of at least 834 people last year, the highest number since 2015 as capital punishment surged in the Islamic republic, rights groups said Tuesday.

Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2024

Executions in Iran hit 8-year high in 2023

Use of the death penalty surged by 43 percent following huge protests prompted by Mahsa Amini’s death.

The Hindu · Mar 1, 2024

India’s burgeoning death penalty crisis

The growing number of acquittals by the Supreme Court in death penalty cases creates an urgency to recognise the very high chances of error in India’s criminal system

Texas Death Row Inmate Executed Despite Maintaining Innocence

Texas death row inmate executed despite maintaining innocence, sparking debate on death penalty complexities.

International Business Times UK · Feb 28, 2024

Trump Says He's A Genius; Professor Says His Slurred Speech And Repeated Errors Are Worse Than Biden's

While US voters say Biden and Trump are both too old to win presidency, Trump mocks Biden's falling on stage and promises to 'introduce the death penalty'.

WEKU · Feb 28, 2024

Idaho prepares to execute one of the longest-serving death row inmates in the U.S.

Officials say Thomas Creech's spiritual advisor will be allowed to stand next to Creech with a hand on his shoulder during the scheduled Wednesday execution. Creech has been imprisoned since 1974.

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