FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - The Untold Story

Pentagon to livestream Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution on December 3

The Pentagon has announced that it will livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. The execution is scheduled for December 3 at the Texas military base where Hasan carried out the shooting.

The Times of India · Oct 9

Rep. Brett Easterbrook Who Backed Death Penalty for Child Predators Charged in $500 Underage Sex Sting

Alabama state Rep. Brett Easterbrook faces attempted human trafficking and prostitution charges after authorities allege he agreed to pay $500 for sex with someone he believed was under 19.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

Christa Pike's ex-boyfriend Tadaryl Shipp, who escaped death penalty in Satanic killing, could be free in 5 years

Tadaryl Shipp, aged 49, is serving a life sentence for the murder of Colleen Slemmer. He and ex-girlfriend Christa Pike were convicted in 1996 for this horrific crime. While Shipp could be eligible for parole in October 2025, his previous denial was due to the crime's severity. Christa, sentenced to…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Saudi Arabia has sentenced a foreign worker to death over a Facebook post. Why isn’t there a bigger outcry?

IN FOCUS: Sri Lanka’s government has sent a legal team to appeal directly to the authorities in Saudi Arabia. But people there are surprised by the lack of international attention on the case. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Tennessee Republicans push to explore new execution methods after failed Christa Pike execution

Tennessee's Republican leaders are considering alternative execution methods following the unsuccessful execution of Christa Pike. Governor Bill Lee has ordered an investigation into the state's death penalty practices, including execution procedures. Prominent officials, including Senator Marsha Blackburn and House Speaker Cameron Sexton, support reviewing execution methods. Possible alternatives could include…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Trump orders military base mass shooter to be executed by firing squad

Former army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan faces death penalty for shooting dead 12 active-duty ⁠soldiers and a retired serviceman in 2009

The Independent UK · Oct 6

US Marine Suspect in Okinawa Hotel Killing Could Face Death Penalty Under Japanese Law

A US Marine accused of robbing and killing a woman at an Okinawa hotel has been sent to Japanese prosecutors, as public anger grows and authorities consider charges.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

Christa Pike’s lawyers had warned execution would be ‘difficult and perhaps cruel’ due to her veins

Ex-lawyer for woman Tennessee attempted to execute says defense filings said she was at risk for ‘exactly what happened’

The Guardian - US · Oct 5

Trump Suggests Expanding Capital Punishment Days After Botched Execution Attempt In Tennessee.

The president suggested that certain major crimes, such as the murder of a law enforcement officer, could become punishable by death.

International Business Times · Oct 3

Outgoing prison chief in Christa Pike case oversaw five ‘botched’ executions, lawyers say

Frank Strada will leave role next month after uproar over execution attempt, which sent Pike to hospital in critical condition

The Guardian - US · Oct 3