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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

South Carolina man to be killed in US's first firing squad execution in 15 years

Brad Sigmon, on death row in South Carolina, has chosen execution by firing squad, reviving this method after 15 years.
Social justice
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

The Atlantic's July Cover Story: Elizabeth Bruenig's "Witness," on Sin and Redemption in America's Death Chambers

Elizabeth Bruenig's cover story in The Atlantic reveals her deep exploration of capital punishment through a lens of forgiveness and redemption.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

South Carolina man to be killed in US's first firing squad execution in 15 years

Brad Sigmon, on death row in South Carolina, has chosen execution by firing squad, reviving this method after 15 years.
Social justice
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

The Atlantic's July Cover Story: Elizabeth Bruenig's "Witness," on Sin and Redemption in America's Death Chambers

Elizabeth Bruenig's cover story in The Atlantic reveals her deep exploration of capital punishment through a lens of forgiveness and redemption.
#house-fire
UK news
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'An unspeakable tragedy' - neighbours distraught as death row survivor Sunny Jacobs (78) and man killed in Galway house fire

Sunny Jacobs, a wrongfully convicted woman, died in a house fire in Galway alongside her carer.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Social justice

Woman who died in Galway house fire named as Sunny Jacobs, US citizen who spent years on death row after wrongful murder conviction

fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

Former death row prisoner Sunny Jacobs may have been woken by blaze before she died of smoke inhalation

UK news
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'An unspeakable tragedy' - neighbours distraught as death row survivor Sunny Jacobs (78) and man killed in Galway house fire

Sunny Jacobs, a wrongfully convicted woman, died in a house fire in Galway alongside her carer.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Social justice

Woman who died in Galway house fire named as Sunny Jacobs, US citizen who spent years on death row after wrongful murder conviction

fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

Former death row prisoner Sunny Jacobs may have been woken by blaze before she died of smoke inhalation

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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Japanese Court Awards $1.4 Million to Exonerated Man

Iwao Hakamada received $1.4 million from Japan after 44 years on death row due to a wrongful conviction for murder.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Exonerated prisoner awarded $1.4m after 46 years spent on death row in Japan

Iwao Hakamada, the longest-serving death row inmate, awarded $1.4 million after wrongful conviction and exoneration in 2024.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

'An unspeakable tragedy' - neighbours distraught as death row survivor Sunny Jacobs (78) and man killed in house fire

fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

'An unspeakable tragedy' - neighbours react as woman killed in Galway house fire named as death row survivor Sunny Jacobs (78)

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Japanese Court Awards $1.4 Million to Exonerated Man

Iwao Hakamada received $1.4 million from Japan after 44 years on death row due to a wrongful conviction for murder.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Exonerated prisoner awarded $1.4m after 46 years spent on death row in Japan

Iwao Hakamada, the longest-serving death row inmate, awarded $1.4 million after wrongful conviction and exoneration in 2024.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

'An unspeakable tragedy' - neighbours distraught as death row survivor Sunny Jacobs (78) and man killed in house fire

fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

'An unspeakable tragedy' - neighbours react as woman killed in Galway house fire named as death row survivor Sunny Jacobs (78)

Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'I want to be remembered.' Death row inmate auctions his San Quentin journals, art for $80,000

Albert Jones's memoir chronicles his experience with COVID-19 while on death row, highlighting the challenges faced by inmates during the pandemic.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Letters from Our Readers

Kelefa Sanneh's exploration of Mike White's career overlooks his first series, "Pasadena," a short-lived but pivotal show that reflected White's unique storytelling sensibility.
Pets
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Florida death row inmate's lawyers argue he shouldn't be executed because he's 'morbidly obese'

Executing Mr. Tanzi using the existing protocols is likely to cause serious illness and needless suffering, given his obesity and uncontrolled medical conditions.
Miami food
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Keith LaMar Speaks From Death Row as Movement Grows to Save His Life

Keith LaMar, an inmate on death row, continues to fight for his innocence and recently won an award for a film about his case.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

The Ladies on Death Row

"Something from Heaven happened," said Sister Lydia Maria, reflecting on the instant bond formed during the nuns' first visit to the ladies on death row in 2021.
Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

Shahjahan Bhuiya, Executioner Turned TikTok Star, Dies in Bangladesh

In his memoir, Bhuiya claimed to have put 60 inmates to death, while officials state the correct number was 26. His executions included key historical figures and a militant Islamic group leader.
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