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Humane Society · Oklahoma CityOKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A local Criminal Defense Attorney weighed in on Richard Glossip's legal team's request for his release. Criminal Defense Attorney Joe Griffin says a deal in any big criminal case isn't uncommon. "Defense attorneys and prosecutors make deals all the time," Attorney Griffin said.
Richard Glossip’s attorneys file motion for his release The motion for Glossip's release was filed Wednesday morning. His attorneys say a dea…See the Story
OK Criminal Defense Attorney Breaks Down Richard Glossip's Request for Release
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Tennessee · TennesseeIn the appeal, TDOC says it’s seeking to lift the injunction and proceed with the execution without deactivating the device.See the Story
State Appeals Injunction Allowing for TN Death Row Inmate’s Implanted Defibrillator to Be Deactivated for Execution
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Atheism · United StatesReligious belief has always been at the center of debate about the death penalty – cited both in support and in opposition. The often-cited “eye for an eye” Biblical phrase has led many to assume that religious belief requires support for the death penalty. But a closer look tells a different story.
**Fact: The Majority of Judeo-Christian Religious Organizations Oppose the Death Penalty**
While it is true that people who identify …Read Article
Facts About the Death Penalty – Do All Religions Support the Death Penalty? | Death Penalty Information Center
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