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Alabama puts man to death in the country's second nitrogen gas execution

Alabama's execution of Alan Eugene Miller with nitrogen gas raises questions about humane methods and reflects a controversial turn in capital punishment.

Alabama Set to Carry Out Second Execution Using Nitrogen Gas

Alabama is executing Alan E. Miller using nitrogen gas, raising concerns after issues were reported during the first nitrogen execution earlier this year.

Spate of high-profile US death penalty cases fuels public outrage and anger

Public anger over death penalty cases highlights concerns regarding the justice system's reliability and condemned prisoners' innocence claims.
The decline in executions does not reflect a nationwide abolition movement but rather a regional persistence in capital punishment.

Inside Marcellus Williams's Tragic Execution Despite Questions Over Evidence. Was He Innocent?

Marcellus Williams expresses deep familial love and concern even as he faces execution, highlighting systemic racial injustices in capital punishment.

To kill or not to kill- Debating The Death Penalty

The death penalty remains a contentious issue, evoking passionate arguments for and against based on ethical, legal, and religious perspectives.

Pope Francis and advocates add to pleas for Biden to clear federal death row

Pope Francis urges commutation for death row inmates in the US, as pressure mounts for clemency from various advocates.

Alabama puts man to death in the country's second nitrogen gas execution

Alabama's execution of Alan Eugene Miller with nitrogen gas raises questions about humane methods and reflects a controversial turn in capital punishment.

Alabama Set to Carry Out Second Execution Using Nitrogen Gas

Alabama is executing Alan E. Miller using nitrogen gas, raising concerns after issues were reported during the first nitrogen execution earlier this year.

Spate of high-profile US death penalty cases fuels public outrage and anger

Public anger over death penalty cases highlights concerns regarding the justice system's reliability and condemned prisoners' innocence claims.
The decline in executions does not reflect a nationwide abolition movement but rather a regional persistence in capital punishment.

Inside Marcellus Williams's Tragic Execution Despite Questions Over Evidence. Was He Innocent?

Marcellus Williams expresses deep familial love and concern even as he faces execution, highlighting systemic racial injustices in capital punishment.

To kill or not to kill- Debating The Death Penalty

The death penalty remains a contentious issue, evoking passionate arguments for and against based on ethical, legal, and religious perspectives.

Pope Francis and advocates add to pleas for Biden to clear federal death row

Pope Francis urges commutation for death row inmates in the US, as pressure mounts for clemency from various advocates.
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#alabama

Alabama man shook and gasped in final moments of nitrogen gas execution

The execution of Carey Dale Grayson through nitrogen gas raises serious ethical questions regarding capital punishment methods.

Alabama carries out nation's 3rd nitrogen gas execution

Grayson was executed by nitrogen gas, marking a controversial method of capital punishment in Alabama.

Alabama man shook and gasped in final moments of nitrogen gas execution

The execution of Carey Dale Grayson through nitrogen gas raises serious ethical questions regarding capital punishment methods.

Alabama carries out nation's 3rd nitrogen gas execution

Grayson was executed by nitrogen gas, marking a controversial method of capital punishment in Alabama.
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Op-ed: Santa Clara County judges line up with DA on death sentence reversal - San Jose Spotlight

Judges are nullifying death sentences using a law that doesn't pertain to them, demonstrating a serious judicial oversight.
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Judge calls for Texas death row woman's murder conviction to be overturned

Melissa Lucio's execution was delayed after a judge found her actually innocent of capital murder, citing false testimony and suppressed evidence.

Morning Docket: 10.18.24

Legal system integrity is challenged by debunked evidence and unethical practices among attorneys.

Judge calls for Texas death row woman's murder conviction to be overturned

Melissa Lucio's execution was delayed after a judge found her actually innocent of capital murder, citing false testimony and suppressed evidence.

Morning Docket: 10.18.24

Legal system integrity is challenged by debunked evidence and unethical practices among attorneys.
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Joe Biden Can Preemptively Halt One Brutal Trump Policy

Biden should leverage clemency powers to empty federal death row and affirm his anti-death penalty stance before Trump returns to the White House.
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An 88-year-old man was cleared of murder after spending 46 years on death row - mostly in solitary confinement

Iwao Hakamada was acquitted after 46 years on death row due to fabricated evidence and coercive practices in Japan's justice system.

All the execution methods still used today - but which hurts least?

Richard Moore, on Death Row for 25 years, must choose an execution method, spotlighting the brutal realities of capital punishment.

Oklahoma Prepares For an Execution After Parole Board Recommended Sparing Man's Life

Oklahoma's decision on Emmanuel Littlejohn's execution highlights ongoing debates on capital punishment and clemency in the state.

In postwar California, the Red Light Bandit pricked a governor's conscience

Caryl Chessman's case shaped the debate on capital punishment despite his claims of innocence and not being convicted of murder.

An 88-year-old man was cleared of murder after spending 46 years on death row - mostly in solitary confinement

Iwao Hakamada was acquitted after 46 years on death row due to fabricated evidence and coercive practices in Japan's justice system.

All the execution methods still used today - but which hurts least?

Richard Moore, on Death Row for 25 years, must choose an execution method, spotlighting the brutal realities of capital punishment.

Oklahoma Prepares For an Execution After Parole Board Recommended Sparing Man's Life

Oklahoma's decision on Emmanuel Littlejohn's execution highlights ongoing debates on capital punishment and clemency in the state.

In postwar California, the Red Light Bandit pricked a governor's conscience

Caryl Chessman's case shaped the debate on capital punishment despite his claims of innocence and not being convicted of murder.
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How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Supreme Court's decisions are significantly shaping issues of capital punishment, reproductive rights, and institutional accountability.
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Texas Execution Centers on a Jury's Assessment of Future Dangerousness'

The case of Ramiro Gonzales in Texas underscores the contentious practice of predicting future violence in capital crime cases.

Missouri Governor Grants Execution of Marcellus Williams Despite Opposition

Missouri Governor Mike Parson oversaw the execution of Marcellus Williams, raising serious doubts about his guilt due to questionable evidence.

After freeing a man who spent half a century on death row, will Japan keep using the death penalty?

Iwao Hakamada's exoneration after 45 years on death row underscores flaws in Japan's justice system and raises questions about capital punishment.

Opinion | America Does Not Need the Death Penalty

Capital punishment is losing momentum as a political issue, with declining support and fewer executions in recent years.

Texas Execution Centers on a Jury's Assessment of Future Dangerousness'

The case of Ramiro Gonzales in Texas underscores the contentious practice of predicting future violence in capital crime cases.

Missouri Governor Grants Execution of Marcellus Williams Despite Opposition

Missouri Governor Mike Parson oversaw the execution of Marcellus Williams, raising serious doubts about his guilt due to questionable evidence.

After freeing a man who spent half a century on death row, will Japan keep using the death penalty?

Iwao Hakamada's exoneration after 45 years on death row underscores flaws in Japan's justice system and raises questions about capital punishment.

Opinion | America Does Not Need the Death Penalty

Capital punishment is losing momentum as a political issue, with declining support and fewer executions in recent years.
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A Texas man is executed for fatally stabbing twin teenage girls in 1989

Garcia Glenn White was executed for the 1989 murders of twin girls and their mother, reflecting ongoing issues in capital punishment.
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Supreme Court stays execution of Texas man convicted in 1998 killing

The Supreme Court granted a stay of execution to Ruben Gutierrez, allowing for DNA testing to prove his innocence in a 1998 killing.

Japan acquits world's longest-serving death row prisoner DW 09/26/2024

Iwao Hakamada was acquitted of murder after 50 years, revealing significant flaws in Japan's judicial system, including evidence fabrication and coerced confessions.

Tex. inmate executed after expert recanted testimony on 'future dangerousness'

The execution of Ramiro Gonzales in Texas despite his supporters' highlighting of his transformation behind bars.

Morning Docket: 08.02.24

Legal decisions challenged after apparent agreement by experts and jury.
FTC to investigate grocery chains on pricing post-inflation.
Sixth Circuit halts net neutrality with vague justifications.
Term limits evoke strong reactions and debate in politics.
South Carolina's execution methods draw legal scrutiny.

Prosecutors put men on death row. This California D.A. wants to take them off

California has practically ended capital punishment despite it being in law, but some inmates remain on death row.
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen is preparing to request a change in penalties for 14 inmates due to concerns over racial bias.

Supreme Court stays execution of Texas man convicted in 1998 killing

The Supreme Court granted a stay of execution to Ruben Gutierrez, allowing for DNA testing to prove his innocence in a 1998 killing.

Japan acquits world's longest-serving death row prisoner DW 09/26/2024

Iwao Hakamada was acquitted of murder after 50 years, revealing significant flaws in Japan's judicial system, including evidence fabrication and coerced confessions.

Tex. inmate executed after expert recanted testimony on 'future dangerousness'

The execution of Ramiro Gonzales in Texas despite his supporters' highlighting of his transformation behind bars.

Morning Docket: 08.02.24

Legal decisions challenged after apparent agreement by experts and jury.
FTC to investigate grocery chains on pricing post-inflation.
Sixth Circuit halts net neutrality with vague justifications.
Term limits evoke strong reactions and debate in politics.
South Carolina's execution methods draw legal scrutiny.

Prosecutors put men on death row. This California D.A. wants to take them off

California has practically ended capital punishment despite it being in law, but some inmates remain on death row.
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen is preparing to request a change in penalties for 14 inmates due to concerns over racial bias.
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The Kamala Harris Death-Penalty Test

President Joe Biden's stance on capital punishment has been mixed, with his administration's actions causing confusion and disappointment among abolitionists.
Speculation surrounds Vice President Kamala Harris's potential approach to the death penalty, with uncertainty on whether she would significantly differ from Biden's stance.
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Black death row inmates suffer botched executions at twice rate of whites in US

Black prisoners face higher rates of botched executions in the U.S. criminal justice system, revealing shocking racial disparities and raising concerns about the inequities inside the death chamber.

Black Prisoners Face Higher Rate of Botched Executions, Study Finds

Botched executions of Black people disproportionately highlight racial disparities in the death penalty system.

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

Black prisoners face higher rates of botched executions in the U.S. criminal justice system, revealing shocking racial disparities and raising concerns about the inequities inside the death chamber.

Black Prisoners Face Higher Rate of Botched Executions, Study Finds

Botched executions of Black people disproportionately highlight racial disparities in the death penalty system.
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Covid conspiracy MP suggests return of capital punishment in bizarre speech

Capital punishment for crimes against humanity suggested by MP with controversial views on Covid-19.
MP Bridgen's call for debate on appropriate punishment for humanity's crimes sparks attention.
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Robert Badinter, French ex-minister who fought to abolish death penalty, dies at 95

Former French justice minister Robert Badinter played a pivotal role in banning the guillotine and fighting against capital punishment.
Badinter was widely vilified for pushing through legislation banning the death penalty, but later hailed for his integrity and statesmanship.

France to pay tribute to Badinter, French ex-minister who fought to abolish death penalty

Former French justice minister Robert Badinter dedicated his life to the fight against capital punishment, playing a pivotal role in banning the guillotine in 1981.
French President Emmanuel Macron leads a national tribute to Badinter, discussing the possibility of him being admitted to the Pantheon in his speech.

France mourns Robert Badinter, lawyer who fought to ban death penalty

Former French justice minister Robert Badinter will be honored by having his name written in the Pantheon.
Badinter fought to ban capital punishment in France and is credited with transforming the justice system.

A Divided France Splits Over a National Hero

France pays tribute to Robert Badinter, a prominent lawyer and former justice minister who led the campaign to abolish capital punishment in the country.
There was a sharp political divide during the ceremony, with the family of Badinter excluding far-right and far-left parties from attending.

Robert Badinter, French ex-minister who fought to abolish death penalty, dies at 95

Former French justice minister Robert Badinter played a pivotal role in banning the guillotine and fighting against capital punishment.
Badinter was widely vilified for pushing through legislation banning the death penalty, but later hailed for his integrity and statesmanship.

France to pay tribute to Badinter, French ex-minister who fought to abolish death penalty

Former French justice minister Robert Badinter dedicated his life to the fight against capital punishment, playing a pivotal role in banning the guillotine in 1981.
French President Emmanuel Macron leads a national tribute to Badinter, discussing the possibility of him being admitted to the Pantheon in his speech.

France mourns Robert Badinter, lawyer who fought to ban death penalty

Former French justice minister Robert Badinter will be honored by having his name written in the Pantheon.
Badinter fought to ban capital punishment in France and is credited with transforming the justice system.

A Divided France Splits Over a National Hero

France pays tribute to Robert Badinter, a prominent lawyer and former justice minister who led the campaign to abolish capital punishment in the country.
There was a sharp political divide during the ceremony, with the family of Badinter excluding far-right and far-left parties from attending.
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Kenneth Smith could be the first person executed with nitrogen gas. He spoke with NPR

The state of Alabama plans to use nitrogen gas as an execution method for the first time in the U.S.
The use of nitrogen gas as an execution method has raised concerns over safety and human rights.

Supreme Court grants last-minute stay in Texas execution of man requesting DNA tests

The Supreme Court stayed Ruben Gutierrez's execution in Texas due to lack of DNA testing, highlighting the importance of forensic evidence in capital cases.
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