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Tennessee Politics · Tennessee

Tennessee judge gives state leeway on deactivating inmate’s heart-regulating device before execution

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A Tennessee judge ruled on Tuesday that the state can deactivate a death-row inmate’s implanted heart-regulating device at a hospital on the morning of his execution, rather than bringing a doctor or technician into the execution chamber.See the Story

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Judge stays execution to evaluate if Alabama inmate is competent

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Vermont Judge Refuses to Delay Death Penalty Decision for Zizian Charged in Border Agent’s Death

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A federal judge in Vermont has refused to delay a decision on whether a woman charged in the death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent will face the death penalty. See the Story

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Defendants argue to state’s high court that a Pennsylvania DA has been misusing the death penalty

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Defendants argue to state’s high court that a Pennsylvania DA has been misusing the death penalty

Indonesia arrests and sentences foreign nationals in separate cases of drug smuggling

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Defendants argue to state’s high court that a Pennsylvania DA has been misusing the death penalty

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The Specter of the Death Penalty Returns

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President Trump's new executive order on the death penalty is rekindling tensions in Puerto Rico, where federal prosecutors could pursue capital punishments despite historic pushback from juries and human rights advocates.Donald Trump · Puerto Rico Read Article

120 Belgian Lawmakers Condemn Iran's Surge in Executions, Call for EU Policy Shift

As international attention shifts away from the recent military escalation between Iran and Israel, concerns are mounting over a sharp increase in executions within Iran. According to Iran Human Rights Monitor, at least 81 prisoners were executed between 21 June … Read more Continue reading 120 Belgian Lawmakers Condemn Iran’s Surge in Executions, Call for EU Policy Shift at The Brussels Morning Newspaper.United Nations · Brussels See the Story

Amnesty International tosses death penalty hot potato at Boko

Sunday Standard Amnesty International tosses death penalty hot potato at Boko International human rights group Amnesty International has challenged President Duma Boko to seize what it terms a historic opportunity to steer Botswana away from the death penalty saying he is uniquely positioned to lead the country toward the abolition of capital punishment. .ihc-locker-wrap{}There's more to this story But to keep reading, we need you to subscribe. …Death Penalty · Botswana Read Article

Defense moves to dismiss death-penalty specs in Kei’mani Latigue murder case

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Lawyers for capital murder defendant Darnell Jones have moved to have the death-penalty specifications in his case dismissed, arguing that the death penalty represents cruel and unusual punishment and Ohio’s selection of capital cases is arbitrary.Politics · Toledo Read Article

Florida Man Shows No Remorse as Jury Recommends Death for Killing Wife, In-Laws, and Family Dogs

A jury has recommended the death penalty for Shelby Nealy, a Florida man convicted of murdering his wife, her parents, and her brother. The Pinellas County jury voted 11-1 in favor of the death penalty, surpassing the required eight votes. Prosecutors argued for the death penalty, citing Nealy’s lack of remorse and the severity of the crimes, according to WFLA. Nealy is already serving a 30-year sentence for the death of his wife, Jamie Nicole I…Death Penalty · Tarpon Springs Read Article

A foundation remains: 30 years after nun's murder, Ursuline Sisters find peace in forgiveness and advocacy against the death penalty

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The Ursuline Sisters are commemorating Sister Joanne Marie Mascha's life and continuing to advocate for justice and forgiveness 30 years after her tragic death.Death Penalty · Cleveland Read Article

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Tennessee judge gives state leeway on deactivating inmate’s heart-regulating device before execution

Judge stays execution to evaluate if Alabama inmate is competent

Vermont Judge Refuses to Delay Death Penalty Decision for Zizian Charged in Border Agent’s Death

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Defendants argue to state’s high court that a Pennsylvania DA has been misusing the death penalty

Indonesia arrests and sentences foreign nationals in separate cases of drug smuggling

Defendants argue to state’s high court that a Pennsylvania DA has been misusing the death penalty

The Specter of the Death Penalty Returns

120 Belgian Lawmakers Condemn Iran's Surge in Executions, Call for EU Policy Shift

Amnesty International tosses death penalty hot potato at Boko

Defense moves to dismiss death-penalty specs in Kei’mani Latigue murder case

Florida Man Shows No Remorse as Jury Recommends Death for Killing Wife, In-Laws, and Family Dogs

A foundation remains: 30 years after nun's murder, Ursuline Sisters find peace in forgiveness and advocacy against the death penalty

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Indonesia arrests and sentences foreign nationals in separate cases of drug smuggling

Defendants argue to state’s high court that a Pennsylvania DA has been misusing the death penalty

The Specter of the Death Penalty Returns

120 Belgian Lawmakers Condemn Iran's Surge in Executions, Call for EU Policy Shift

Amnesty International tosses death penalty hot potato at Boko

Defense moves to dismiss death-penalty specs in Kei’mani Latigue murder case

Florida Man Shows No Remorse as Jury Recommends Death for Killing Wife, In-Laws, and Family Dogs

A foundation remains: 30 years after nun's murder, Ursuline Sisters find peace in forgiveness and advocacy against the death penalty