#death-penalty

#death-penalty

Kayle Bates, convicted of first-degree murder and other charges, is scheduled for execution on August 19 in connection with the 1982 murder of Janet White.

Rezgar Beigzadeh Babamiri, a father of three, volunteered to carry medical supplies to secret clinics treating injured demonstrators during protests in Iran, seeing it as a moral obligation.

First I would like to thank everyone for a humane way of doing this. I want to apologize to the victim's family. I will see you on the other side, all of you.

Vietnam has abolished the death penalty for eight serious crimes, including embezzlement and espionage, replacing it with life imprisonment for future offenses.

"While it was clear to me and to the U.S. Supreme Court that Mr. Glossip did not receive a fair trial, I have never proclaimed his innocence."

Dr. David Bull, the new chairman of Reform UK, expressed that there is a very strong case for the death penalty, particularly for heinous crimes such as mass murders.

Zhao's action stemmed from a $100 damage charge dispute, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the marginalized farmworker community in California.

Prosecutor I Made Dipa Umbara reported that customs uncovered cocaine hidden in powdered dessert mix, valued at approximately £272,000, during an airport inspection.

Madani received foreign currency and cryptocurrency in return for the information.

Execution methods in the U.S. have varied widely, showcasing the illusion of humane killing, and revealing that no method is foolproof or reliably humane.

The postponed trial of Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, accused of orchestrating the 2000 Cole bombing, highlights ongoing complexities in military legal proceedings.

The decision to avoid the death penalty in the El Paso Walmart shooting case is largely influenced by the wishes of victims' relatives seeking closure.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that federal prosecutors would seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Amnesty International reported 1,518 executions globally in 2024, a 32% increase over 2023, marking the highest annual total since 2015.

For the second phase, the defense will present mitigating factors and argue against whatever aggravating circumstances prosecutors present.