Keith LaMar Speaks From Death Row as Movement Grows to Save His LifeKeith LaMar, an inmate on death row, continues to fight for his innocence and recently won an award for a film about his case.
The Nuns Trying to Save the Women on Texas's Death RowThe sisters from a Waco convent form a spiritual alliance with female inmates, including those on death row.
Keith LaMar Speaks From Death Row as Movement Grows to Save His LifeKeith LaMar, an inmate on death row, continues to fight for his innocence and recently won an award for a film about his case.
The Nuns Trying to Save the Women on Texas's Death RowThe sisters from a Waco convent form a spiritual alliance with female inmates, including those on death row.
South Carolina man to be killed in US's first firing squad execution in 15 yearsBrad Sigmon, on death row in South Carolina, has chosen execution by firing squad, reviving this method after 15 years.
What to know about Biden's death row commutations and what happens nextBiden commutes death sentences of nearly all federal inmates, countering Trump's intention to resume executions before taking office.
An 88-year-old man was cleared of murder after spending 46 years on death row - mostly in solitary confinementIwao 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 LifeOklahoma'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 conscienceCaryl Chessman's case shaped the debate on capital punishment despite his claims of innocence and not being convicted of murder.
South Carolina man to be killed in US's first firing squad execution in 15 yearsBrad Sigmon, on death row in South Carolina, has chosen execution by firing squad, reviving this method after 15 years.
What to know about Biden's death row commutations and what happens nextBiden commutes death sentences of nearly all federal inmates, countering Trump's intention to resume executions before taking office.
An 88-year-old man was cleared of murder after spending 46 years on death row - mostly in solitary confinementIwao 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 LifeOklahoma'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 conscienceCaryl Chessman's case shaped the debate on capital punishment despite his claims of innocence and not being convicted of murder.
The Ladies on Death RowThe article explores the unlikely bond formed between condemned women on Texas's death row and a group of compassionate Catholic nuns.
Prosecutors drop death sentence of gang leader in bungled case. Pleads to lesser chargeCorey Smith vacated his Death Row convictions, exchanged them for a plea deal, and could be released from prison in a few years.
Filipina goes home after 15 years on death row in Indonesia DW 12/18/2024Mary Jane Veloso has returned to the Philippines after being on death row for 15 years, seeking clemency from the president.
French man on death row in Indonesia expected to return home in two weeks, minister saysSerge Atlaoui, on death row in Indonesia since 2007, is expected to be transferred back to France after a signing agreement.His transfer is a significant step, as Indonesia has recently released several other high-profile detainees.
Filipina goes home after 15 years on death row in Indonesia DW 12/18/2024Mary Jane Veloso has returned to the Philippines after being on death row for 15 years, seeking clemency from the president.
French man on death row in Indonesia expected to return home in two weeks, minister saysSerge Atlaoui, on death row in Indonesia since 2007, is expected to be transferred back to France after a signing agreement.His transfer is a significant step, as Indonesia has recently released several other high-profile detainees.
I Befriended A Man On Death Row. Here's What He Taught Me Before He Was Put To Death.Brandon's life on death row exemplifies resilience despite oppression, revealing the psychological trauma of isolation and racial bias in the justice system.
Mother of Filipina who spent 15 years on death row in Indonesia calls for pardonMary Jane Veloso's mother seeks a pardon for her daughter after her return from death row, hoping for family reunion by Christmas.
A living hero': Philippines welcomes back death row survivor Mary Jane VelosoMary Jane Veloso's return to the Philippines after 14 years on death row symbolizes hope and justice for many families facing similar struggles.
Mother of Filipina who spent 15 years on death row in Indonesia calls for pardonMary Jane Veloso's mother seeks a pardon for her daughter after her return from death row, hoping for family reunion by Christmas.
A living hero': Philippines welcomes back death row survivor Mary Jane VelosoMary Jane Veloso's return to the Philippines after 14 years on death row symbolizes hope and justice for many families facing similar struggles.
Prosecutors say evidence clears him. He's set to be executed today.Marcellus Williams's case raises serious questions about the reliability of witness testimony and systemic issues in death penalty convictions.
Texas Judge Finds Death Row Inmate Melissa Lucio Innocent In Daughter's DeathMelissa Lucio, sentenced to death for her daughter's death, has been declared innocent by a Texas judge, advocating for the overturning of her conviction.
After 44 Years on Death Row, Japanese Man Is Exonerated at Age 88Iwao Hakamada was exonerated after 44 years, highlighting flaws in Japan's legal system regarding forced confessions and wrongful convictions.
A Boxer on Death RowIwao Hakamada spent 50 years on death row for a wrongful conviction, highlighting issues of justice in Japan.
What We Know About Robert Robersonand the Appeals to His Upcoming ExecutionRobert Roberson's execution raises questions about the validity of shaken baby syndrome as a basis for conviction.
Prosecutors say evidence clears him. He's set to be executed today.Marcellus Williams's case raises serious questions about the reliability of witness testimony and systemic issues in death penalty convictions.
Texas Judge Finds Death Row Inmate Melissa Lucio Innocent In Daughter's DeathMelissa Lucio, sentenced to death for her daughter's death, has been declared innocent by a Texas judge, advocating for the overturning of her conviction.
After 44 Years on Death Row, Japanese Man Is Exonerated at Age 88Iwao Hakamada was exonerated after 44 years, highlighting flaws in Japan's legal system regarding forced confessions and wrongful convictions.
A Boxer on Death RowIwao Hakamada spent 50 years on death row for a wrongful conviction, highlighting issues of justice in Japan.
What We Know About Robert Robersonand the Appeals to His Upcoming ExecutionRobert Roberson's execution raises questions about the validity of shaken baby syndrome as a basis for conviction.
What is shaken baby syndrome? And why might a Texas man be executed for it?Roberson's case challenges the validity of shaken baby syndrome convictions as new scientific evidence emerges.
I could not get through the script without crying': Adrien Brody talks to the death row survivor who he's playing on the London stageThe chaotic rehearsal environment at Donmar Warehouse reveals the intensity and complexity of the creative process among actors.
Splintered Supreme Court Wrestles With Case of Oklahoma Death Row InmateThe Supreme Court struggled to decide if Richard Glossip should receive a new trial due to serious doubts about his conviction.
Shahjahan Bhuiya, Executioner Turned TikTok Star, Dies in BangladeshShahjahan Bhuiya, a former death row inmate who became a TikTok star after release, died in Dhaka.Bhuiya's controversial past as a hangman who hanged high-profile death row inmates in exchange for sentence reductions.His memoir and accounts reveal his experience executing inmates, including significant historical figures.