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Alabama Supreme Court Authorizes Execution Of Convicted Killer

Alabama Supreme Court authorizes execution of Keith Edmund Gavin for 1998 murder case, sparking debates on death penalty fairness and legal procedures.

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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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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

Julian Assange has extradition delayed

UK judges ask the US for assurance that Julian Assange won’t face the death penalty, a Centrelink debit system allegedly let AGL take money from vulnerable people, and Peter FitzSimons joins the Bruce Lehrmann saga.

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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.

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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 ...

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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.

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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

Evening Standard

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

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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

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.

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Al Jazeera

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

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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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

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

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

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

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Texas Death Row Inmate Executed Despite Maintaining Innocence

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

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