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fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Frenchman given conditional release after years on Indonesia death row

Serge Atlaoui, a 61-year-old welder from Metz, was flown back to France in February after being on death row in Indonesia since 2007.
France news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The Indo Daily: Sunny Jacobs - Victim complex or a complex victim?

Sunny Jacobs, despite her tragic death, is remembered for her extraordinary life marked by wrongful conviction and survival.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
Social justice

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
5 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
1 month 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
5 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.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

A Reporter in the Death Chamber

The article explores Thomas Loden Jr.'s horrific crime and the psychological impact of witnessing an execution.
#sonia-jacobs
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

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

fromIrish Independent
1 month 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 month ago
UK news

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

fromIrish Independent
1 month 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

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UK news
fromIndependent
1 month 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.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

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

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

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

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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month 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.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

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

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

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

Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
4 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
4 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.
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fromNew York Post
4 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.
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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 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.
Social justice
fromTruthout
5 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

In postwar California, the Red Light Bandit pricked a governor's conscience

Caryl Chessman's case shaped the debate on capital punishment despite his claims of innocence and not being convicted of murder.
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