Death penalty showdown erupts in Charlie Kirk murder case over explosive evidence claims IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 22
Mystery deepens in Charlie Kirk case as court examines disputed evidence discussion Defense attorneys for Robinson are asking Judge Tony Graf to prevent prosecutors from pursuing the death penalty The Independent UK · Jun 22
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent Gov. Mike DeWine says he believes Ohio should abolish the death penalty The Independent UK · Jun 16
Republican governor who wrote Ohio’s death penalty law calls to scrap executions "I no longer believe the death penalty is a deterrent to murder," the 79-year-old governor declared during a news conference The Independent UK · Jun 16
Prosecutor's Media Blitz on Inconclusive Ballistics Could Cost the State Charlie Kirk Shooter's Death Penalty Case Prosecutors in the Charlie Kirk shooting case are accused of speaking to the media about unclear ballistics evidence, which the defence says broke court rules and could affect whether the death penalty can still be used. International Business Times UK · Jun 13
Did Adin Ross call for Karmelo Anthony’s death sentence? Viral Austin Metcalf claim sparks confusion A viral social media claim falsely alleged that Adin Ross called for Karmelo Anthony to receive the death penalty and promised a $600,000 donation to Austin Metcalf’s family. Available evidence shows neither claim is true. Ross donated $10,000 to the family’s GoFundMe and criticized Anthony’s actions, but he never publicly… The Times of India · Jun 13
Attorneys for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask court to rule out death penalty The remarks were made in response to speculation that a bullet fragment could exonerate Tyler Robinson The Independent UK · Jun 12
Suspect in Politically Motivated Killing of Minnesota Lawmaker Pleads Guilty in Deal That Avoids Death Penalty Vance Boelter will receive two consecutive life sentences plus an additional 40 years in prison for the murder of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Latin Times · Jun 12
The man accused of killing a top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband is due to change plea The man charged in the political assassinations of the top Democrat in the Minnesota House and her husband, as well as the attempted murders of a state senator and his wife, is due to appear in federal court to change his not-guilty plea, after federal prosecutors said they would not… The Independent UK · Jun 11
Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect to plead guilty after death penalty is dropped U.S. prosecutors said Wednesday they will not seek the death penalty as part of a plea agreement with the man accused of killing the top Democrat in the Minnesota House along with her husband, as well as wounding a state senator and his wife The Independent UK · Jun 10
What to know about the evolution of execution methods in the US A federal appeals court says Alabama's use of nitrogen gas for executions needs more study to see if it violates the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment The Independent UK · Jun 9
From 4 Million Followers to a Death Penalty Charge: The Total, Horrific Collapse of Singer D4vd Prosecutors revealed new allegations against singer D4vd during a Los Angeles court hearing tied to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The case continues to grow as investigators review vast amounts of forensic and digital evidence. International Business Times UK · May 31
Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions A federal judge has ruled Alabama's use of nitrogen gas to carry out executions does not violate the U.S. Constitution The Independent UK · May 29
The Guardian - US · May 21 US supreme court dismisses Alabama’s bid to execute intellectually disabled man Court throws out state’s challenge to judicial finding that inmate convicted of murder is ineligible for death penalty
Radio France Internationale · May 18 Iran drives global executions to highest level since 1981: Amnesty Executions worldwide rose to their highest level since 1981 last year, with 2,707 people put to death across 17 countries, Amnesty International said on Monday. The surge, driven largely by Iran, marks a 78 percent increase from the previous year.
International Business Times UK · May 18 Trump's DOJ Reinstates Federal Firing Squad Executions and Vows to Slash Inmate Appeals The US Department of Justice under Trump has reinstated firing squads for federal executions, aiming to expedite capital cases and revive harsher punishment methods.
We Got This Covered · May 17 Alex Murdaugh celebrated having his conviction overthrown because of jury interference, but now, he may be facing the death penalty He’s thankful he doesn't carry the moniker of “convicted murderer.”
The Guardian - UK · May 17 Sons of jailed Saudi scholars urge Cambridge to drop plans to train Riyadh staff Exclusive: Families of men facing death penalty join opposition to proposals to run courses for defence ministry
International Business Times UK · May 16 Pope Leo XIV's View on Death Penalty: Pontiff Demands Mercy Over Execution for Drug Trafficking Convicts Pope Leo XIV urges OSCE nations to reject the death penalty for drug trafficking, advocating for mercy and rehabilitation over execution, emphasising human dignity and the rule of law.
The Independent UK · May 15 DOJ to seek death penalty against man accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers Elias Rodriguez faces federal hate crime and murder charges in the deaths of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim
The Mary Sue · May 15 Richard Glossip survived nine execution dates and three last meals. Now the state wants a third trial but won’t say why Richard Glossip, the former death row inmate who survived nine execution dates and three last meals, is set to walk out of prison on a $500,000 bond while he awaits his third trial for a 1997 murder. Oklahoma County District Judge Natalie Mai granted the bond on May 14, 2026,…
The Texas Tribune · May 15 Texas executes 600th inmate since death penalty was reinstated in 1976 Edward Busby was executed by lethal injection Thursday, reinforcing Texas’ position as the nation's leader in capital punishment.
The Independent UK · May 15 Texas man who experts said was intellectually disabled is executed for retired professor’s killing Edward Busby Jr. has become the 600th person executed in Texas since the state resumed carrying out the death penalty in 1982
The Mary Sue · May 13 Arizona jury hands down death penalty for vegan chef who slaughtered his kids just hours after filming a holiday singalong Anthony Milan Ross, a former vegan chef and motivational speaker, has been handed the death penalty for the 2017 Christmas Day murders of his estranged wife and two children. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office confirmed the sentence on May 7, 2026, following a unanimous jury decision. Ross, now 54, was…