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Oklahoma executes man convicted of killing infant daughter

Oklahoma has executed an inmate convicted of killing his infant daughter in 2002

The Independent UK

Oklahoma executes mentally ill man who killed his 9-month-old-daughter

Oklahoma’s pardon and parole board voted against recommending clemency for Benjamin Cole last month

The Independent UK

Board rejects clemency request of Oklahoma death row inmate

The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board has rejected a request to recommend clemency for a death row inmate who killed his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son in 1993

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‘Innocent is innocent, period’: Richard Glossip on facing execution again

Oklahoma man has had his execution temporarily called off several times since he was sentenced as the list of flaws in the case grows longer by the day

The Guardian - US

Oklahoma denies clemency for severely mentally ill death row inmate barricaded in his cell

Benjamin Cole was sentenced to death for murdering his nine-month-old daughter

The Independent UK

Oklahoma AG urges prosecution for performing an abortion

Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Connor is urging prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to pursue criminal charges against anyone who performs an elective abortion in the state

The Independent UK

Hunter schools building momentum at science and engineering state finals

Tuesday saw Lakes Grammar finish third place - one point behind Calrossy Anglican School.

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Oklahoma Lawmakers Urge New Review of Evidence Before Richard Glossip Is Executed for Murder

A newly unearthed letter suggests the primary witness against Glossip (and the actual killer) had regrets and made a “mistake.”

Reason

Republican Oklahoma lawmakers seek hearing in death row case

More than 60 Oklahoma lawmakers are urging the state attorney general to join their request for a new evidentiary hearing in the case of death row inmate Richard Glossip

The Independent UK

Judge blocks Biden rules for transgender access to bathrooms, sports

WASHINGTON — A judge in Tennessee temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s rules ensuring transgender people at schools and workplaces have access to bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams, the latest setback for LGBTQ Americans amid a backlash from Republican-led states.

Tribune News Service

Soccer brawl in Mildura results in three people sent to hospital, police charge 30yo man

Three people were hospitalised including one flown to a Melbourne hospital after a "disgraceful" brawl at a soccer match in north-west Victoria on Sunday.

ABC News

Oklahoma to execute death row prisoners nearly every month

State set execution dates on Friday for six inmates and plans for executions to take place about once a month through 2024

The Guardian - US

Breaking down election administration laws enacted in 2022

Welcome to the Thursday, June 30, Brew.

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Drummond defeats incumbent O’Connor in Republican primary for attorney general of Oklahoma

Gentner Drummond defeated incumbent John O’Connor in the Republican primary for attorney general of Oklahoma on June 28, 2022. Libertarian candidate Lynda Steele is running in the general election, but no Democratic candidates filed to run. According to Ben Felder in The Oklahoman, “Libertarians have never won a statewide race…

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Incumbent O’Connor faces challenger Drummond in Republican primary for Oklahoma attorney general

Incumbent John O’Connor and Gentner Drummond are running in the Republican primary for attorney general of Oklahoma on June 28. Libertarian candidate Lynda Steele is running in the general election, but no Democratic candidate filed to run, meaning that the winner of the Republican primary will be heavily favored in…

Benzinga

Oklahoma: AG Files Charges Against Attorneys Accused Of Contracting Ghost Owners For Illegal Marijuana Operations

Attorney General John O’Connor filed charges consistent with a multi-county grand jury indictment against two Oklahoma attorneys accused of facilitating illegal medical marijuana operations.

The Independent UK

Lawmaker: Report shows Oklahoma death row inmate's innocence

A Republican Oklahoma state representative who is a self-described death-penalty supporter said a report by a Houston law firm into the conviction of death row inmate Richard Glossip proves his innocence

Reason

Oklahoma Starts Planning Executions for 25 Death Row Inmates, Including Richard Glossip

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The Independent UK

Oklahoma attorney general seeks execution dates for 25 inmates

‘For the sake of the victims’ families, many of whom have waited for decades — as many executions as possible are set four weeks apart’ the state’s attorney general said

The Independent UK

Oklahoma attorney general seeks execution dates for 25 inmates

‘For the sake of the victims’ families, many of whom have waited for decades — as many executions as possible are set four weeks apart’ the state’s attorney general said

WEKU

A federal judge rules Oklahoma's lethal injection method is constitutional

In a federal trial earlier this year, attorneys for 28 death row inmates argued the method could violate the amendment prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow's rat problem made worse by cuts to bin collections, staff claim

Cleansing workers have been taking video of rats scurrying around bins to raise awareness of the problem, and have called for national strike action to back their push for better pay and conditions.

Edinburgh Live

Katie Price chauffeured by funeral directors around Scotland after Edinburgh visit

Irish Mirror

1993 League final launched Larry Murphy's Wexford career - they haven't been back since

'If you’re into a semi-final as a player you want to win it. You want to keep the momentum going'

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