Vietnam tycoon told to repay $11 billion to avoid execution
Truong My Lan faces execution unless she repays $11 billion embezzled from a bank, highlighting Vietnam's zero-tolerance for high-level corruption.
Vietnamese tycoon faces scramble to raise billions to avoid death sentence
Truong My Lan's appeal against her death penalty for a $12bn fraud was denied, but she may avoid execution by repaying 75% of stolen funds.
Vietnam tycoon loses death penalty appeal in $27 billion fraud but court says it could spare her life if she returns 3/4 of stolen assets
Truong My Lan faces the death penalty for a $27 billion fraud unless she repays three quarters of the embezzled funds to potentially reduce her sentence.
Vietnam tycoon told to repay $11 billion to avoid execution
Truong My Lan faces execution unless she repays $11 billion embezzled from a bank, highlighting Vietnam's zero-tolerance for high-level corruption.
Vietnamese tycoon faces scramble to raise billions to avoid death sentence
Truong My Lan's appeal against her death penalty for a $12bn fraud was denied, but she may avoid execution by repaying 75% of stolen funds.
Vietnam tycoon loses death penalty appeal in $27 billion fraud but court says it could spare her life if she returns 3/4 of stolen assets
Truong My Lan faces the death penalty for a $27 billion fraud unless she repays three quarters of the embezzled funds to potentially reduce her sentence.
Don't take his life': South Carolina man faces execution after state justice called his sentence invalid
Richard Moore's execution raises concerns over racial bias and the appropriateness of his death sentence given he was unarmed during the incident.
Judge Steps Aside in Shaken Baby' Death Penalty Case in Texas
The judge's voluntary recusal complicates the death penalty case of Robert Roberson, amidst ongoing legal debates and delays surrounding its execution.
What We Know About the Execution Pending in the Shaken Baby Case
The execution of Robert Roberson was delayed after lawmakers questioned key evidence used in his conviction.
Bipartisan Texas House members issued a subpoena for Roberson to testify, challenging the shaken baby syndrome diagnosis.
Texas Supreme Court halts Robert Roberson execution after surprise move by lawmakers
The Texas Supreme Court halted Robert Leslie Roberson III's execution, raising significant questions about his conviction related to 'shaken baby syndrome.'
Judge delays Bryan Kohberger's trial for University of Idaho murders, sets new August start date
Bryan Kohberger's trial for the University of Idaho students' murders has been rescheduled to August 2025, following a defense-requested venue change.
Clarence Thomas Thinks the Real Victims Are Prosecutors Who Engage in Misconduct
The Glossip v. Oklahoma case raises significant questions about executing possibly innocent prisoners and the procedural integrity of capital punishment.
Don't take his life': South Carolina man faces execution after state justice called his sentence invalid
Richard Moore's execution raises concerns over racial bias and the appropriateness of his death sentence given he was unarmed during the incident.
Judge Steps Aside in Shaken Baby' Death Penalty Case in Texas
The judge's voluntary recusal complicates the death penalty case of Robert Roberson, amidst ongoing legal debates and delays surrounding its execution.
What We Know About the Execution Pending in the Shaken Baby Case
The execution of Robert Roberson was delayed after lawmakers questioned key evidence used in his conviction.
Bipartisan Texas House members issued a subpoena for Roberson to testify, challenging the shaken baby syndrome diagnosis.
Texas Supreme Court halts Robert Roberson execution after surprise move by lawmakers
The Texas Supreme Court halted Robert Leslie Roberson III's execution, raising significant questions about his conviction related to 'shaken baby syndrome.'
Judge delays Bryan Kohberger's trial for University of Idaho murders, sets new August start date
Bryan Kohberger's trial for the University of Idaho students' murders has been rescheduled to August 2025, following a defense-requested venue change.
Clarence Thomas Thinks the Real Victims Are Prosecutors Who Engage in Misconduct
The Glossip v. Oklahoma case raises significant questions about executing possibly innocent prisoners and the procedural integrity of capital punishment.
Defense Lawyers in Missouri Scrambling to Halt Death Sentence
Marcellus Williams's case exemplifies legal complexities in death penalty appeals, spotlighting wrongful convictions and calls for clemency amid new court hearings.
'Governor, don't kill me for the heck of it': Oklahoma prisoner asks for clemency
Emmanuel Littlejohn expresses deep fear and regret as he faces execution for a crime he maintains he did not commit.
Calls mount for Biden to spare federal death row inmates before Trump retakes office
Biden is urged to use clemency powers to save 40 federal death row inmates before Trump's potential return to power.
Oklahoma executes man despite parole board recommending life be spared
Littlejohn's execution underscores ongoing debates around the death penalty and its implementation in the United States.
US: Black man convicted by all-white jury executed DW 11/02/2024
Richard Moore was executed in South Carolina despite claims of self-defense in a case marked by claims of racial discrimination and unfair jury practices.
Activists slam Biden for pardoning turkeys, not those on federal death row
Biden pardons turkeys while ignoring federal death row, prompting calls for commutation of sentences before his term ends.
Defense Lawyers in Missouri Scrambling to Halt Death Sentence
Marcellus Williams's case exemplifies legal complexities in death penalty appeals, spotlighting wrongful convictions and calls for clemency amid new court hearings.
'Governor, don't kill me for the heck of it': Oklahoma prisoner asks for clemency
Emmanuel Littlejohn expresses deep fear and regret as he faces execution for a crime he maintains he did not commit.
Calls mount for Biden to spare federal death row inmates before Trump retakes office
Biden is urged to use clemency powers to save 40 federal death row inmates before Trump's potential return to power.
Oklahoma executes man despite parole board recommending life be spared
Littlejohn's execution underscores ongoing debates around the death penalty and its implementation in the United States.
US: Black man convicted by all-white jury executed DW 11/02/2024
Richard Moore was executed in South Carolina despite claims of self-defense in a case marked by claims of racial discrimination and unfair jury practices.
Activists slam Biden for pardoning turkeys, not those on federal death row
Biden pardons turkeys while ignoring federal death row, prompting calls for commutation of sentences before his term ends.
Death Penalty May Be Off Table for 9/11 Suspect No Matter How Case Unfolds
The ongoing legal case for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed faces complications due to a breach of contract clause that may eliminate death penalty options.
Twists and Turns in Sept. 11 Plea Process Are Agonizing, Families Say
Families of 9/11 victims are divided on justice for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, but agree the ongoing plea process has caused significant emotional distress.
Death Penalty May Be Off Table for 9/11 Suspect No Matter How Case Unfolds
The ongoing legal case for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed faces complications due to a breach of contract clause that may eliminate death penalty options.
Twists and Turns in Sept. 11 Plea Process Are Agonizing, Families Say
Families of 9/11 victims are divided on justice for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, but agree the ongoing plea process has caused significant emotional distress.
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.
Rights groups warn Myanmar military executing more anti-coup activists
Myanmar's military regime executed two anti-coup activists and plans to execute five more, raising serious concerns about due process and human rights violations.
I'm terrified I'll be executed': Trump win could bring spree of death row killings
Trump's potential second term could lead to a rapid increase in federal executions and threaten wrongfully convicted inmates.
Japan Reverses Conviction of 88-Year-Old World's Longest-Serving Death-Row Inmate
Iwao Hakamada, wrongfully convicted of murder, acquitted after decades on death row, sparking renewed debate over Japan's death penalty.
US state of Alabama carries out third execution by nitrogen gas
Carey Grayson was executed by nitrogen gas, igniting debate over the method's humanity and legality.
The UN has condemned nitrogen gas executions, emphasizing their potential to violate human rights.
Families of Americans ensnared in DRC coup plot assert their innocence
The family of a Utah student fears potential execution for him and two other Americans sentenced in the DRC amid government actions against perceived scapegoats.
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.
Rights groups warn Myanmar military executing more anti-coup activists
Myanmar's military regime executed two anti-coup activists and plans to execute five more, raising serious concerns about due process and human rights violations.
I'm terrified I'll be executed': Trump win could bring spree of death row killings
Trump's potential second term could lead to a rapid increase in federal executions and threaten wrongfully convicted inmates.
Japan Reverses Conviction of 88-Year-Old World's Longest-Serving Death-Row Inmate
Iwao Hakamada, wrongfully convicted of murder, acquitted after decades on death row, sparking renewed debate over Japan's death penalty.
US state of Alabama carries out third execution by nitrogen gas
Carey Grayson was executed by nitrogen gas, igniting debate over the method's humanity and legality.
The UN has condemned nitrogen gas executions, emphasizing their potential to violate human rights.
Families of Americans ensnared in DRC coup plot assert their innocence
The family of a Utah student fears potential execution for him and two other Americans sentenced in the DRC amid government actions against perceived scapegoats.
Idaho serial killer's execution stayed months after first attempt failed
A federal judge granted a stay of execution for Thomas Eugene Creech, highlighting concerns about cruel and unusual punishment and ongoing legal proceedings.
Idaho college killings to remain a death penalty case
The judge ruled the death penalty will remain an option in Bryan Kohberger's case, rejecting his defense's arguments against capital punishment.
Bryan Kohberger's lawyers fight death penalty in University of Idaho murders
Kohberger's defense seeks to eliminate the death penalty, arguing it infringes on his constitutional rights.
Idaho serial killer's execution stayed months after first attempt failed
A federal judge granted a stay of execution for Thomas Eugene Creech, highlighting concerns about cruel and unusual punishment and ongoing legal proceedings.
Idaho college killings to remain a death penalty case
The judge ruled the death penalty will remain an option in Bryan Kohberger's case, rejecting his defense's arguments against capital punishment.
Bryan Kohberger's lawyers fight death penalty in University of Idaho murders
Kohberger's defense seeks to eliminate the death penalty, arguing it infringes on his constitutional rights.
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.
How Committed Is the Supreme Court to Executing Innocent People?
The Supreme Court faces a moral dilemma over executing potentially innocent defendants despite objections from state officials.
Both Marcellus Williams and Richard Glossip cases highlight flaws in the capital punishment system.
Japanese man who spent 46 years on death row cleared of murders
Iwao Hakamada's acquittal after nearly 50 years on death row raises critical issues about wrongful convictions and the ethics of the death penalty in Japan.
After Clemency Denial, Execution Moves Ahead in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson's execution raises critical questions regarding the validity of shaken baby syndrome in his conviction and its implications in the justice system.
Missouri executes Marcellus Williams despite prosecutors' push to overturn conviction
Missouri executed Marcellus Williams despite widespread objections and claims of innocence, highlighting failures in the justice system.
World's longest-serving death row inmate acquitted in Japanese retrial
Hakamada's acquittal after 45 years on death row underscores systemic issues in Japan's legal framework and challenges surrounding the death penalty.
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.
How Committed Is the Supreme Court to Executing Innocent People?
The Supreme Court faces a moral dilemma over executing potentially innocent defendants despite objections from state officials.
Both Marcellus Williams and Richard Glossip cases highlight flaws in the capital punishment system.
Japanese man who spent 46 years on death row cleared of murders
Iwao Hakamada's acquittal after nearly 50 years on death row raises critical issues about wrongful convictions and the ethics of the death penalty in Japan.
After Clemency Denial, Execution Moves Ahead in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson's execution raises critical questions regarding the validity of shaken baby syndrome in his conviction and its implications in the justice system.
Missouri executes Marcellus Williams despite prosecutors' push to overturn conviction
Missouri executed Marcellus Williams despite widespread objections and claims of innocence, highlighting failures in the justice system.
World's longest-serving death row inmate acquitted in Japanese retrial
Hakamada's acquittal after 45 years on death row underscores systemic issues in Japan's legal framework and challenges surrounding the death penalty.
An Investigation Into How Prosecutors Picked Death-Penalty Juries
The discovery of biased juror notes in the Dykes case raises critical concerns about racial and political discrimination in the jury selection process.
The Secrets of California's Death Team
Judicial transparency is crucial for ensuring fair trials and defending constitutional rights against systematic bias in juror selection.
An Investigation Into How Prosecutors Picked Death-Penalty Juries
The discovery of biased juror notes in the Dykes case raises critical concerns about racial and political discrimination in the jury selection process.
The Secrets of California's Death Team
Judicial transparency is crucial for ensuring fair trials and defending constitutional rights against systematic bias in juror selection.
Texas man faces execution despite doubts over shaken baby syndrome
The execution of Robert Roberson highlights how flawed forensic theories can lead to wrongful convictions and the potential for irreversible judicial errors.
Missouri Man Executed After Long Fight for Exoneration
Missouri executed Marcellus Williams despite persistent claims of innocence and local prosecutors' support for revisiting his conviction.
Texas judge says death row inmate is innocent in daughter's death
Melissa Lucio's death sentence is challenged after a judge found evidence was withheld in her case, paving the way for possible exoneration.
Dispatch From Missouri: Mourners Decry Execution of Marcellus Williams
Missouri's recent execution reflects a troubling trend in state-sponsored killings, with a dismissive approach to last-minute appeals and human life preservation.
A Troubling New Trend That Undermines Public Trust in the Courts
The case of Richard Glossip underscores concerns about wrongful convictions and the judicial system's readiness to execute despite evidence suggesting innocence.
Why Are Innocents Still Being Executed?
Missouri executed Marcellus Williams amid significant doubts about his guilt, raising serious ethical concerns about the death penalty.
Texas man faces execution despite doubts over shaken baby syndrome
The execution of Robert Roberson highlights how flawed forensic theories can lead to wrongful convictions and the potential for irreversible judicial errors.
Missouri Man Executed After Long Fight for Exoneration
Missouri executed Marcellus Williams despite persistent claims of innocence and local prosecutors' support for revisiting his conviction.
Texas judge says death row inmate is innocent in daughter's death
Melissa Lucio's death sentence is challenged after a judge found evidence was withheld in her case, paving the way for possible exoneration.
Dispatch From Missouri: Mourners Decry Execution of Marcellus Williams
Missouri's recent execution reflects a troubling trend in state-sponsored killings, with a dismissive approach to last-minute appeals and human life preservation.
A Troubling New Trend That Undermines Public Trust in the Courts
The case of Richard Glossip underscores concerns about wrongful convictions and the judicial system's readiness to execute despite evidence suggesting innocence.
Why Are Innocents Still Being Executed?
Missouri executed Marcellus Williams amid significant doubts about his guilt, raising serious ethical concerns about the death penalty.
Robert Roberson's execution was halted by judges. What's next for him?
The Texas Supreme Court halted the execution of Robert Roberson III, highlighting significant legislative intervention in the controversial shaken baby syndrome case.
Missouri executes a man for the 1998 killing of a woman despite her family's calls to spare his life
The execution of Marcellus Williams highlights a controversial resurgence in the use of the death penalty despite declining support across the U.S.
A Chance for Biden to Make a Difference on the Death Penalty
Biden should commutate all federal death sentences to solidify his legacy.
His administration's stance on the death penalty remains inconsistent.
Marcellus Williams execution draws fresh backlash to death penalty
Missouri's execution of Marcellus Williams has sparked renewed criticism of the death penalty, highlighting concerns of racial injustice and potential wrongful convictions.
Okla. AG seeks new trial for death row inmate, but Supreme Court seems split
The Supreme Court faces a significant case questioning the fairness of Richard Glossip's trials after claims of prosecutorial misconduct and hidden evidence.
We're Witnessing the Worst Execution Spree in Three Decades
This week marks a significant increase in executions in the U.S., raising serious ethical and procedural concerns about the death penalty.
Robert Roberson's execution was halted by judges. What's next for him?
The Texas Supreme Court halted the execution of Robert Roberson III, highlighting significant legislative intervention in the controversial shaken baby syndrome case.
Missouri executes a man for the 1998 killing of a woman despite her family's calls to spare his life
The execution of Marcellus Williams highlights a controversial resurgence in the use of the death penalty despite declining support across the U.S.
A Chance for Biden to Make a Difference on the Death Penalty
Biden should commutate all federal death sentences to solidify his legacy.
His administration's stance on the death penalty remains inconsistent.
Marcellus Williams execution draws fresh backlash to death penalty
Missouri's execution of Marcellus Williams has sparked renewed criticism of the death penalty, highlighting concerns of racial injustice and potential wrongful convictions.
Okla. AG seeks new trial for death row inmate, but Supreme Court seems split
The Supreme Court faces a significant case questioning the fairness of Richard Glossip's trials after claims of prosecutorial misconduct and hidden evidence.
We're Witnessing the Worst Execution Spree in Three Decades
This week marks a significant increase in executions in the U.S., raising serious ethical and procedural concerns about the death penalty.
The Death Penalty Is Always an Atrocity, Not Just for the Wrongfully Convicted
The execution of Khaliifah ibn Rayford Daniels underscores systemic flaws and racial bias in the US criminal justice system, reinforcing calls to abolish the death penalty.
Republicans express alarm that Texas execution nearly went ahead
Republican lawmakers in Texas are questioning the execution of potentially innocent individuals based on unreliable forensic science, reflecting a shift in views about capital punishment.
Robert Roberson shaken baby syndrome execution on hold after Texas Supreme Court decision
Robert Roberson's execution was temporarily stayed by the Texas Supreme Court, allowing further examination of his case amid claims of innocence.
Harris won't say whether she still wants to end death penalty
The Democratic Party's 2024 platform no longer opposes the death penalty, reflecting a significant ideological shift amid public support.
Next L.A. D.A. to roll back key Gascon policies - and revisit the Menendez brothers case
Nathan Hochman plans to reverse many of George Gascón's progressive policies upon his inauguration as L.A. County District Attorney.
The Death Penalty Is Always an Atrocity, Not Just for the Wrongfully Convicted
The execution of Khaliifah ibn Rayford Daniels underscores systemic flaws and racial bias in the US criminal justice system, reinforcing calls to abolish the death penalty.
Republicans express alarm that Texas execution nearly went ahead
Republican lawmakers in Texas are questioning the execution of potentially innocent individuals based on unreliable forensic science, reflecting a shift in views about capital punishment.
Robert Roberson shaken baby syndrome execution on hold after Texas Supreme Court decision
Robert Roberson's execution was temporarily stayed by the Texas Supreme Court, allowing further examination of his case amid claims of innocence.
Harris won't say whether she still wants to end death penalty
The Democratic Party's 2024 platform no longer opposes the death penalty, reflecting a significant ideological shift amid public support.
Next L.A. D.A. to roll back key Gascon policies - and revisit the Menendez brothers case
Nathan Hochman plans to reverse many of George Gascón's progressive policies upon his inauguration as L.A. County District Attorney.
True crime drama at Supreme Court pits Oklahoma against its top criminal court
Richard Glossip's potential exoneration highlights issues of prosecutorial misconduct and calls into question the integrity of death penalty cases.
Texas Death Row Prisoner Wins Temporary Stay of Execution After Subpoena
Texas Supreme Court halted execution of Robert Roberson amidst legal efforts indicating probable innocence, marking a significant moment in death penalty debates.
We Thought the Supreme Court's Death Penalty Cases Couldn't Get Worse. We Thought Wrong.
Richard Glossip has maintained his innocence for over 25 years, highlighting severe legal shortcomings in his original death penalty trial.
True crime drama at Supreme Court pits Oklahoma against its top criminal court
Richard Glossip's potential exoneration highlights issues of prosecutorial misconduct and calls into question the integrity of death penalty cases.
Texas Death Row Prisoner Wins Temporary Stay of Execution After Subpoena
Texas Supreme Court halted execution of Robert Roberson amidst legal efforts indicating probable innocence, marking a significant moment in death penalty debates.
We Thought the Supreme Court's Death Penalty Cases Couldn't Get Worse. We Thought Wrong.
Richard Glossip has maintained his innocence for over 25 years, highlighting severe legal shortcomings in his original death penalty trial.
US Supreme Court enters fourth year of conservative revolution with possible Trump cases on horizon
Richard Glossip's case is set to be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court, which may influence procedural issues in capital punishment.
Death Penalty, Nuclear Waste and More: Supreme Court Rounds Out Coming Term
The Supreme Court will hear cases involving DNA evidence for exoneration, federal agency authority, and police use of force, shaping key legal precedents.
Houston man to be executed for killing twin teenage girls and their mom after smoking crack in 1989
Garcia Glenn White, linked to five murders, faces execution after being convicted of the 1989 killings of twin 16-year-old girls in Houston.
U.S. to reach 1,600 executions since death penalty was reinstated
The execution of Alan Eugene Miller could mark a grim milestone in U.S. death penalty history.
The Death Penalty Fails America
Fewer executions are happening annually, yet a recent clustered series of five executions evokes deep concern about racism and systemic issues in the death penalty.
5 Executions Mark Biggest Week of Capital Punishment in the U.S. in Decades
The U.S. is facing an unusual spike in scheduled executions, with five states planning executions within a week, highlighting a rare event in capital punishment.
South Carolina carries out first execution in 13 years DW 09/21/2024
Freddie Owens was executed in South Carolina, marking the state's first execution in 13 years after a long period of legal and procedural delays.
U.S. to reach 1,600 executions since death penalty was reinstated
The execution of Alan Eugene Miller could mark a grim milestone in U.S. death penalty history.
The Death Penalty Fails America
Fewer executions are happening annually, yet a recent clustered series of five executions evokes deep concern about racism and systemic issues in the death penalty.
5 Executions Mark Biggest Week of Capital Punishment in the U.S. in Decades
The U.S. is facing an unusual spike in scheduled executions, with five states planning executions within a week, highlighting a rare event in capital punishment.
South Carolina carries out first execution in 13 years DW 09/21/2024
Freddie Owens was executed in South Carolina, marking the state's first execution in 13 years after a long period of legal and procedural delays.
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 nitrogen gas execution
Alabama's execution of Alan Miller using nitrogen gas raises grave ethical concerns due to its experimental nature and past troubling incidents.
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 nitrogen gas execution
Alabama's execution of Alan Miller using nitrogen gas raises grave ethical concerns due to its experimental nature and past troubling incidents.
What to Know About the Execution of Death Row Inmate Marcellus Williams Amid Public Outcry
The execution of Marcellus Williams raises serious concerns about justice, racial bias, and the death penalty amid claims of potential innocence.
Man set to be executed for molesting and stomping his infant son to death in 2008
A Texas man accepted his death sentence for murdering his infant child and chose not to appeal, showing a complex interplay of mental health and justice.