Death sentence
Clarence Dixon Executed in Arizona Despite Backlash Over His Mental Illness
The Arizona Supreme Court struck down an attempt to repeal Clarence Dixon's death sentence.
Why a Court Halted Melissa Lucio's Execution
Citing four claims made by Lucio's attorneys, an appeals court sent the Texas mom's case back to a trial court two days before her scheduled execution.
Amanda Knox Hopes to 'Welcome' Melissa Lucio to Her 'Exoneree Family'
Lucio, who was convicted of murdering her 2-year-old daughter after the infant fell down the stairs, is set to be executed next week.
Who Is Oscar Smith? Oldest Tennessee Death Row Inmate Faces Execution
Smith, 72, was convicted of fatally stabbing and shooting his estranged wife Judith Smith, 35, and her sons.
After 3 Overturned Death Sentences, Carman Deck's Execution Scheduled
Deck confessed to killing a husband and wife in Missouri in 1996 and was first sentenced to death in 1998.
Death Sentences for Activists and Business Departures Continue in Myanmar
TotalEnergies and Chevron will withdraw from an offshore natural gas field in Myanmar, citing worsening conditions in the country since a 2021 military coup.
Abu-Ali Abdur'Rahman Removed From Tennessee Death Row
The decision was made after Attorney General Herbert Slatery said he would not appeal a recent resentencing in the case.
Fred Guttenberg Wants Parkland Shooter 'Removed From This Earth'
"I'd like to be able to move on from ever thinking of him again," said Guttenberg, whose 14-year-old daughter died in the 2018 school shooting in Florida.
Kim Kardashian and Other Celebs Plead for Julius Jones' Life to Be Spared
Jones, 41, of Oklahoma is scheduled to be executed on Thursday for the 1999 killing of businessman Paul Howell. He has always maintained he was set up.
Chris Christie Assures Republicans Trump's Attacks 'Not a Death Sentence'
Christie suggested to his Republican colleagues that they didn't need to secure Trump's approval in order to win over voters.
Julius Jones' Mother in Heartfelt Plea For Governor to Stop Execution
Jones' execution is scheduled for November 19, but Gov. Kevin Stitt is still considering a state parole board recommendation to commute his death sentence.
SCOTUS to Hear Religious Freedom Case That Delayed Execution of Inmates
The court will rule if inmates on death row are allowed to have spiritual advisers pray with them and lay a hand on them during their execution.
Mississippi Readies for 1st Execution Since 2012 After Man Waives Appeals
David Neal Cox wrote to the state Supreme Court's chief justice in 2018 saying that he wanted to rescind all appeals and have his execution date set.
Man Sentenced to Death in Murder of Wife, 4 Others Apologizes to His Family
"This is an event that should've never happened. I'd also like to apologize to my mom and my daughter," Christopher Henderson said of the quintuple homicide.
DOJ Tells SCOTUS Why It's Fighting to Reinstate Death Penalty for Tsarnaev
Despite its opposition against the federal death penalty, the Biden administration asked the Supreme Court to uphold the verdict of the jury.
Oklahoma Parole Board Paves Way for State's First Execution in 6 Years
The parole board voted 3-2 to reject a clemency request for death row inmate John Marion Grant, whose scheduled execution date is October 28, 2021.
Board Recommends Man Advocated for by Kim Kardashian Have Sentence Commuted
"Personally, I believe in death penalty cases there should be no doubts. And put simply, I have doubts about this case," said board Chairman Adam Luck.
Serial Killer 'Cleveland Strangler' Anthony Sowell Dies in Prison
Sowell had been found guilty of murdering 11 people and disposing of the bodies on his Columbus, Ohio property.
Julius Jones Case Explained: Kim Kardashian Takes Up Death Row Prisoner's C
Jones was sentenced to death nearly 20 years ago, despite many criticizing the way that his case was handled. Kardashian West and other celebrities have spoken out against his sentencing.
Why Has Pervez Musharraf Been Convicted of Treason?
The former army chief and president was sentenced to death Monday in absentia by a 2-1 special court decision.
Manafort Likely To Serve Prison In Lowest Level Camp
"He has to be careful. They may think: 'Here's this rich guy who got caught and the president can't get him out so why is he more special than us?'"
Teacher Who Beat, Killed Student Faces Death by Hanging
Respicius Mtazangira, 51, was found guilty of killing pupil Sperius Eradius, 14, by a high court this week.
Hells Angels Gang Member and Wife Sentenced to Death
Australian man Luke Cook and his wife Kanyarat Wechapitak were allegedly involved in a criminal network.
Japan Cult Behind Deadly Sarin Attack Faces Execution
The attack in Tokyo's subway killed 13 people and injured 6,000 others.
China Convicts Sentenced in Sports Stadiums
Live video footage proved that young students, in their school uniforms, were in attendance.
Attitudes on Death Sentences Soften, Even in Texas
2016 is likely to see a record-low number of new death sentences nationwide.
Social Media Users Challenge Saudi Arabia's Decision to Sue Tweeter
Social media defies the Saudi government, repeating claims likening the Kingdom's methods it ISIS's
Leading Figures in the Art World Support Palestinian Artist Sentenced to Death for Apostasy
Since the ruling on November 17, artists across the world have denounced the sentence handed to the Palestinian poet and artist.
Poll: Americans Divided by Race on Death Penalty
Gallup found that 61 percent of U.S. adults support the execution of a person convicted of murder.
Appeals Court Delays Richard Glossip Execution
An Oklahoma Court granted the death row inmate a stay to give itself time to consider new evidence.