Tag: death-penalty

Convicted Rapist and Murderer Executed Despite Opposition from LGBTQ Organizations, Democrat Representatives

'McLaughlin’s conviction and sentence remain after multiple, thorough examinations of Missouri...

First Execution of Transgender-Identifying Person in US History is Scheduled for Jan 3

US Representatives Cori Bush and Emanuel Cleaver asked the governor to stop the execution

Oregon Governor Kate Brown Commutes All Death Sentences

The state has observed a moratorium on capital punishment since 2011

Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Death Penalty for Convicted, Gender Dysphoric Murder

The court found the mitigating evidence of the case did not outweigh the aggravating circumstances

Jury Recommends Parkland School Shooter Be Sentenced to Life in Prison

Nikolas Cruz pleaded guilty to 17 counts of murder in 2021

Execution Set for Texas Inmate Who Fought to Have Pastor Pray Over Him

The Supreme Court sided with John Henry Ramirez, a convicted murderer, in March

Judge Blocks Alabama Inmate's Execution Until State Can Carry Out Request for Lethal Injection Alternative

Alan Eugene Miller killed three of his co-workers in 1999

Georgia Inmate Who Wants to Die by Firing Squad Wins Right to Challenge State’s Execution Method

Michael Wade Nance says lethal injection could cause him excruciating pain

Oklahoma Legislator Vows to End Death Penalty If State Kills Death Row Inmate Amid New Evidence

Investigation shows there exists no physical forensic evidence or credible corroborating...

South Carolina Death Row Prisoner Chooses to Die By Firing Squad

South Carolina Schedules First Execution Since Completion of Firing Squad Chamber

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Death Row Inmate in Religious Rights Case

The court ruled spiritual advisors cannot be prevented from making physical contact with an...

Supreme Court Reinstates Death Penalty for Boston Marathon Bomber

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was convicted of 27 crimes related to the bombing he conducted in April of 2013