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Iran carried out highest number of executions in three decades this year, says NGO

Human rights groups say that the Iranian government’s ‘mass killing campaign’ is ‘expanding everyday’

The Independent UK

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers slam Pam Bondi for announcing death penalty on Instagram

Mangione's lawyers are basically calling Bondi's death penalty push a publicity stunt.

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Singapore to hang man as activists press for a halt to the death penalty

Datchinamurthy Kataiah was convicted of trafficking about 45 grams (1.6 ounces) of heroin into Singapore

The Independent UK

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Luigi Mangione lawyers file motion to dismiss murder case citing ‘Marvel movie’ perp walk and ‘politicized’ death penalty ruling

At a minimum, Mangione’s lawyers urged a federal judge in New York to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty

The Independent UK

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione argue to block death penalty

Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty over the shooting death last December 4 of Thompson

The Independent UK

Accused Buffalo Mass Shooter's Speech Wasn't "Incitement" Under First Amendment Rules

So holds the judge in rejecting this as an aggravating factor in the government's death penalty case, though many other aggravating factors remain.

Reason

‘I do not take this decision lightly’: Utah prosecutor goes for death penalty for Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer after Trump called for it

If Trump wants it, he gets it.

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Tyler Robinson's Mum Called to Ask Him Where He Was After Seeing His Photo on TV — Here's What He Said

Utah prosecutors revealed new details in the Charlie Kirk murder case, confirming Tyler Robinson faces aggravated murder charges that could bring the death penalty, as his parents and partner shed light on his alleged motives and online radicalisation.

International Business Times UK

Prosecutor seeks death penalty for Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk murder case

22-year-old Tyler Robinson was charged with murder after DNA evidence, confessional notes, and texts linked him to the killing.

Euronews

Why Charlie Kirk's Murderer Is "Death Eligible" Under Utah's Death Penalty Statute

Utah prosecutors have a strong argument that the assassination created a great risk of death to another individual besides Kirk, allowing capital punishment under Utah law.

Reason

‘Depraved and inhumane way’: Kirk shooter could face same fate as 2010 execution where inmate’s arms snapped up twice before death

Robinson could face five rifles aimed at his heart if Utah goes for the death penalty.

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Charlie Kirk killing suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutors

Tyler Robinson, also charged with felony discharge of firearm and witness tampering, could face death penalty

The Guardian - US

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for suspect in Charlie Kirk killing

The charges include aggravated murder, weapons offenses, obstruction of justice and witness tampering.

Axios

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing 'faces death penalty' as charges made public

THE man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk could face the death penalty after being charged with aggravated murder.

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Tyler Robinson charged with murder of Charlie Kirk as prosecutors seek death penalty

The Utah County District Attorney intends to seek the death penalty following the fatal shooting of the close Donald Trump ally

The Independent UK

‘I had enough of his hatred’: Charlie Kirk suspect’s texts with roommate shed light on motive

Tyler Robinson has been formally charged with aggravated murder, firearm and obstruction charges

International Business Times UK

Charlie Kirk's Assassin May Face Execution by Firing Squad as Utah Prosecutors Prepare Capital Case

Utah prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty against Tyler James Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, raising the possibility of a rare firing squad execution if he is convicted.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president urges death penalty in Charlie Kirk killing, as widow says: ‘we’ll never surrender’

President sought to cast people on the left as sole problem of US politics, while widow of Charlie Kirk said her ‘cries will echo around the world like a battle cry’ – key stories from 12 September at a glance

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Donald Trump demands ‘quick trial’ and death penalty for ‘ANIMAL’ who killed Ukrainian woman on train

Due process is apparently optional when Trump's feeling vengeful.

Axios

Trump demands death penalty for Charlotte stabbing suspect

Republicans seized on the Charlotte attack as evidence Trump's crackdown on crime is justified.

International Business Times UK

Is Decarlos Brown Jr A Seasoned Criminal? Age, Crime Records, And Does He Deserve The Death Penalty?

Decarlos Brown Jr, 34, faces federal charges in the Charlotte CATS LYNX Blue Line stabbing that killed refugee Iryna Zarutska. Death penalty possible.

The Conversation

Joseph Kabila is on trial for treason in the DRC. What the case against the former president is all about

The Congolese military court has accused former president Joseph Kabila of treason, corruption, war crimes and supporting the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group. During court proceedings that began in July 2025, arguments were made for utilising the death penalty against Kabila, who was in power from 2001 to 2019.…

The Independent UK

Zizians group member to be arraigned on murder charge in Vermont border agent's death

A woman accused of killing a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont is set to make her first court appearance since prosecutors said they will seek the death penalty against her

Evening Standard

Death penalty for ‘sabotage’ of defence sites by activists ruled out by minister

Parliament heard arson at a naval dockyard was a capital offence until 1971, amid questions over the adequacy of the current law.

International Business Times

Iran Has Executed At Least 841 People This Year: UN

At least 841 people have been executed in Iran since the start of the year, the UN said Friday, decrying "a systematic pattern of using the death penalty as a tool of state intimidation".

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