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Miami Herald
3 weeks ago
New York City

Man accused in deadly carjacking of Homestead woman enters plea, could face death penalty

Man accused of carjacking leading to death pleaded not guilty to federal charges amid possible death penalty. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Newsom leaves the Vatican with pope's praise for refusing to impose the death penalty

Pope Francis supports Gavin Newsom's stance against the death penalty, aligning with Catholic teachings. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Sept. 11 Trial Plea Negotiations Still Underway at Guantanamo Bay

Prosecutors and defense still negotiating plea deal for 9/11 attack suspects despite Biden administration's stance. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Could Moscow attack suspects face execution in Belarus? DW 04/21/2024

Debate sparked in Russia over reintroducing death penalty post-terror attack in Moscow. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

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

Racial disparities exist in botched lethal injections. [ more ]
San Jose Inside
2 months ago
Social justice

DA Rosen Asks Court to Remove Death Penalty from 15 Murder Convictions

District Attorney Jeff Rosen is seeking to change death sentences to life without parole for 15 inmates.
Rosen halted seeking death penalties 4 years ago, citing ineffectiveness and unfairness of the system post-George Floyd's murder. [ more ]
Miami Herald
3 weeks ago
New York City

Man accused in deadly carjacking of Homestead woman enters plea, could face death penalty

Man accused of carjacking leading to death pleaded not guilty to federal charges amid possible death penalty. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Newsom leaves the Vatican with pope's praise for refusing to impose the death penalty

Pope Francis supports Gavin Newsom's stance against the death penalty, aligning with Catholic teachings. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Sept. 11 Trial Plea Negotiations Still Underway at Guantanamo Bay

Prosecutors and defense still negotiating plea deal for 9/11 attack suspects despite Biden administration's stance. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Could Moscow attack suspects face execution in Belarus? DW 04/21/2024

Debate sparked in Russia over reintroducing death penalty post-terror attack in Moscow. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

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

Racial disparities exist in botched lethal injections. [ more ]
San Jose Inside
2 months ago
Social justice

DA Rosen Asks Court to Remove Death Penalty from 15 Murder Convictions

District Attorney Jeff Rosen is seeking to change death sentences to life without parole for 15 inmates.
Rosen halted seeking death penalties 4 years ago, citing ineffectiveness and unfairness of the system post-George Floyd's murder. [ more ]
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Truthout
5 months ago
Social justice

Durbin & Pressley Urge DOJ Not to Pursue Death Penalty for Buffalo Mass Shooter

Senators Demand DOJ Reverse Decision to Seek Death Penalty in Mass Shooting Case
Lawmakers cite President Biden's pledge to abolish federal death penalty [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Durbin & Pressley Urge DOJ Not to Pursue Death Penalty for Buffalo Mass Shooter

Senators Demand DOJ Reverse Decision to Seek Death Penalty in Mass Shooting Case
Lawmakers cite President Biden's pledge to abolish federal death penalty [ more ]
Boston.com
5 months ago
US news

Buffalo supermarket gunman who killed 10 will face the death penalty in federal hate crimes case

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
The Justice Department has made federal death penalty cases a rarity since President Joe Biden's election. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Social justice

Buffalo Supermarket Gunman Who Killed 10 Will Face Death Penalty in Federal Hate Crimes Case

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
The decision to seek the death penalty was based on factors such as the selection of the supermarket to maximize the number of Black victims and the targeting of a vulnerable victim. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Social justice

Buffalo supermarket gunman who killed 10 will face the death penalty in federal hate crimes case

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
Attorney General Merrick Garland has authorized a new pursuit of the death penalty, which is a rarity under the Biden administration. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Social justice

Feds to seek death penalty in racist Buffalo massacre

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people in a Buffalo supermarket.
The decision to seek the death penalty was based on the substantial planning that went into the shooting, including the choice of location to maximize the number of Black victims. [ more ]
Boston.com
5 months ago
Social justice

Buffalo supermarket gunman who killed 10 will face the death penalty in federal hate crimes case

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
The Justice Department has made federal death penalty cases a rarity since President Joe Biden's election. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Social justice

US seeks death penalty for Buffalo shooter who killed 10 at supermarket

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for the white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket in May 2022.
The US Department of Justice has opted to ask for capital punishment for Payton Gendron, 20, for federal hate crimes, according to a new court filing. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Social justice

Prosecutors seek death penalty against Buffalo supermarket mass shooter who killed 10 in federal hate crimes case

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people in a Buffalo supermarket.
The Justice Department has made federal death penalty cases rare since President Joe Biden took office. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

U.S. to Seek Death Penalty for Man Who Killed 10 in Buffalo Supermarket

The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the gunman in the Buffalo supermarket massacre.
President Biden's administration is seeking the death penalty for the first time in a new case. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
Social justice

Executions are on the rise in the U.S., even as public support wanes

The number of executions in the United States has increased in 2023, with 24 people put to death so far.
The increase in executions can be attributed to Florida's return to executions after a three-year pause. [ more ]
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