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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Letters: San Mateo County's return to death penalty is wrong

Gov. Newsom has set the stage to end the death penalty when he declared, "Our death penalty system has been, by all measures, a failure."
US politics
#san-mateo-county
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

DA to seek death penalty against Half Moon Bay mass shooting suspect

San Mateo County District Attorney seeks death penalty for Chunli Zhao for deadly mass shooting of mushroom farm workers.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

DA to seek death penalty against Half Moon Bay mass shooting suspect

San Mateo County District Attorney seeks death penalty for Chunli Zhao for deadly mass shooting of mushroom farm workers.
#alameda-county
#chunli-zhao
fromKqed
3 days ago
San Francisco

Half Moon Bay Mass Shooting Suspect Will Face Rare Push for Death Penalty, DA Says | KQED

fromsfist.com
3 days ago
San Francisco

Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Half Moon Bay Shooting Suspect, Though He Likely Won't Be Executed

San Francisco
fromKqed
3 days ago

Half Moon Bay Mass Shooting Suspect Will Face Rare Push for Death Penalty, DA Says | KQED

San Mateo County seeks death penalty for Chunli Zhao in mass shooting case.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Half Moon Bay Shooting Suspect, Though He Likely Won't Be Executed

The San Mateo County DA is seeking the death penalty for Chunli Zhao, reflecting ongoing issues with farmworkers' living conditions.
#mass-shooting
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

DA to seek death penalty against Half Moon Bay mass shooting suspect

The San Mateo County DA will seek the death penalty for Chunli Zhao, accused of the deadly Half Moon Bay mass shooting.
Dallas Cowboys
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Texas hearing on Walmart mass shooting sets stage for plea to avoid the death penalty

Gunman in El Paso Walmart mass shooting likely to plead guilty to avoid death penalty.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 days ago

3 Britons could face death penalty in Indonesia over alleged drug smuggling charges

Three British nationals face potential death penalty in Indonesia for alleged drug smuggling involving cocaine.
Cocaine was concealed in food packages and worth an estimated six billion rupiah.
Miami Marlins
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

10-year-old girl identified weeks after smuggling vessel capsized off San Diego

Mahi Brijeshkumar Patel's remains were identified after drowning in a smuggling incident following a boating disaster.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatens death penalty for illegal migrant suspects in fatal jet ski hit-and-run of teen Air Force recruit

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stated, 'Welcome to Texas. Here's your death penalty,' in response to the hit-and-run incident involving illegal immigrants.
Austin
#iran
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Global executions reach highest figure in almost a decade DW 04/08/2025

Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq are responsible for 90% of executions, with a significant rise in death penalties noted.
Saudi Arabia's executions increased under a narrative linking terrorism to dissent suppression.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Global executions reach highest figure in almost a decade DW 04/08/2025

Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq are responsible for 90% of executions, with a significant rise in death penalties noted.
Saudi Arabia's executions increased under a narrative linking terrorism to dissent suppression.
#joaquin-guzman-lopez
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Tennessee death row inmate Oscar Smith's final words revealed as he's executed for murder of wife, her sons

Smith's final statement criticized the justice system, expressing that it "doesn't work," while maintaining his innocence in the face of his execution.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Pam Bondi Leaves Door Open to Seeking Death Penalty' in DC Shooting Case

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized that the death penalty is a viable option following the shooting of Israeli embassy staffers, marking a stark contrast to the Biden DOJ's moratorium on executions.
Black Lives Matter
#execution
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

First firing squad execution in 15 years carried out in South Carolina

Brad Keith Sigmon was executed by firing squad in South Carolina, marking the state's first use of this method and highlighting complexities of the death penalty.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

First firing squad execution in 15 years carried out in South Carolina

Brad Keith Sigmon was executed by firing squad in South Carolina, marking the state's first use of this method and highlighting complexities of the death penalty.
#capital-punishment
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The return of the firing squad is a defeat for death penalty supporters | Austin Sarat

South Carolina's execution of Mikal Mahdi by firing squad marks a troubling resurgence of this method in capital punishment.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione's case marks a shift in politics of the death penalty in the U.S.

Luigi Mangione faces federal charges for killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty under the Trump administration's new capital punishment directive.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The return of the firing squad is a defeat for death penalty supporters | Austin Sarat

South Carolina's execution of Mikal Mahdi by firing squad marks a troubling resurgence of this method in capital punishment.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione's case marks a shift in politics of the death penalty in the U.S.

Luigi Mangione faces federal charges for killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty under the Trump administration's new capital punishment directive.
#murder-trial
US news
from6abc Philadelphia
2 months ago

Prosecution adds ex-US attorney to University of Idaho quadruple murder case

Joshua Hurwit joins the prosecution team for Bryan Kohberger's murder trial, highlighting the high-stakes nature of this significant criminal case.
US news
from6abc Philadelphia
2 months ago

Prosecution adds ex-US attorney to University of Idaho quadruple murder case

Joshua Hurwit joins the prosecution team for Bryan Kohberger's murder trial, highlighting the high-stakes nature of this significant criminal case.
#crime
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Child killer Thomas Sanders whose sentence was commuted by Biden faces death penalty in Louisiana

Former President Biden commuted the death sentence of convicted child murderer Thomas S. Sanders, who is now facing new charges.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Prosecutors directed to seek death penalty against UnitedHealthcare killing suspect Luigi Mangione

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

Luigi Mangione case: Feds to seek death penalty against alleged Midtown assassin in healthcare CEO's murder | amNewYork

US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Child killer Thomas Sanders whose sentence was commuted by Biden faces death penalty in Louisiana

Former President Biden commuted the death sentence of convicted child murderer Thomas S. Sanders, who is now facing new charges.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Prosecutors directed to seek death penalty against UnitedHealthcare killing suspect Luigi Mangione

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

Luigi Mangione case: Feds to seek death penalty against alleged Midtown assassin in healthcare CEO's murder | amNewYork

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Five charged in deadly migrant smuggling attempt off California coast

Five individuals now face charges in connection with a deadly smuggling attempt off Del Mar, resulting in three confirmed migrant deaths and ongoing search efforts for missing persons.
Miami Marlins
Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

A Powerful New Judicial Ruling Lifts the Veil of Secrecy Around Executions

Media witnesses must observe the entire execution process to enhance transparency and public understanding of the death penalty.
#legal-proceedings
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Here's where Luigi Mangione's cases stand before his arraignment Friday

Luigi Mangione is charged with murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the DOJ seeking the death penalty for the crime.
NYC politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione indicted in federal court in CEO killing

Luigi Mangione was indicted for the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, facing potential death penalty amid national debate on healthcare.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione to appear in federal court over killing of healthcare chief

Luigi Mangione faces death penalty charges for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, highlighting issues in America's healthcare system.
NYC politics
fromAmerican Military News
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in NYC federal death penalty CEO murder case

Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges and the U.S. government seeks the death penalty emphasizing the need for a fair trial.
Black Lives Matter
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder in Manhattan court

Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, facing a potential death penalty.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trial in Bombing of U.S.S. Cole Is Postponed Until June 2026

The trial for the Cole bombing suspect has been postponed to allow defense more preparation time.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Here's where Luigi Mangione's cases stand before his arraignment Friday

Luigi Mangione is charged with murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the DOJ seeking the death penalty for the crime.
NYC politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione indicted in federal court in CEO killing

Luigi Mangione was indicted for the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, facing potential death penalty amid national debate on healthcare.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione to appear in federal court over killing of healthcare chief

Luigi Mangione faces death penalty charges for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, highlighting issues in America's healthcare system.
NYC politics
fromAmerican Military News
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in NYC federal death penalty CEO murder case

Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges and the U.S. government seeks the death penalty emphasizing the need for a fair trial.
Black Lives Matter
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder in Manhattan court

Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, facing a potential death penalty.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trial in Bombing of U.S.S. Cole Is Postponed Until June 2026

The trial for the Cole bombing suspect has been postponed to allow defense more preparation time.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

George Ryan dies at 91; former Illinois governor halted executions, but went to prison amid corruption scandal

Ryan's legacy is complex, marked by his conversion on the death penalty, where he gained international recognition for halting executions in Illinois.
SF politics
San Francisco
fromwww.latimes.com
1 month ago

Life after California's death row: What happens when condemned inmates get a second chance

Bob Williams, condemned for murder, reflects on finding meaning and community after being transferred from San Quentin's death row to another prison.
#luigi-mangione
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO; federal prosecutors seek death penalty.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

U.S. Indicts Luigi Mangione in Killing of Health Insurance Executive

Luigi Mangione has been indicted for the murder of health care executive Brian Thompson, with the Justice Department pursuing the death penalty.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

AG Pam Bondi orders prosecutors to seek death penalty in Luigi Mangione case: 'Cold-blooded assassination'

The federal government is seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Diehard Luigi Mangione fans rally outside NYC courthouse as he pleads not guilty to murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in federal death penalty case

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges, sparking a protest against the death penalty by his supporters.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione to appear in federal court as prosecutors pursue death penalty | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione faces federal charges and potential death penalty for the premeditated assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
NYC politics

When a terrorist killed 8 people, a NY jury did not vote to execute him. Luigi Mangione's odds of dodging death are better yet.

NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO; federal prosecutors seek death penalty.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

U.S. Indicts Luigi Mangione in Killing of Health Insurance Executive

Luigi Mangione has been indicted for the murder of health care executive Brian Thompson, with the Justice Department pursuing the death penalty.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

AG Pam Bondi orders prosecutors to seek death penalty in Luigi Mangione case: 'Cold-blooded assassination'

The federal government is seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Diehard Luigi Mangione fans rally outside NYC courthouse as he pleads not guilty to murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in federal death penalty case

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges, sparking a protest against the death penalty by his supporters.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione to appear in federal court as prosecutors pursue death penalty | amNewYork

Luigi Mangione faces federal charges and potential death penalty for the premeditated assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
NYC politics

When a terrorist killed 8 people, a NY jury did not vote to execute him. Luigi Mangione's odds of dodging death are better yet.

#political-violence
#idaho-murders
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Idaho stabbings suspect can face death penalty despite autism, judge rules

Prosecutors can seek the death penalty for Bryan Kohberger if convicted, as autism diagnosis does not exempt him from capital punishment.
#trump-administration
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
NYC politics

Attorney General Pam Bondi Directs Prosecutors To Seek Death Penalty Against Luigi Mangione

US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump Wants to Execute People Again - Starting With Luigi Mangione

Federal government seeks death penalty in high-profile murder case as part of Trump's agenda.
Execution rates surged during Trump's presidency, with a historic number of federal executions.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Former Death Row Prisoners Sue Trump Administration Over Federal Prison Move

Condemned prisoners are suing over potential transfer to a supermax prison after their sentences were commuted by Biden.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
NYC politics

Attorney General Pam Bondi Directs Prosecutors To Seek Death Penalty Against Luigi Mangione

#human-rights
NYC politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Luigi M. faces federal charges in killing of healthcare CEO DW 04/18/2025

Luigi M. faces federal murder charges with potential death penalty for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
#murder
Law
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione indicted by feds as death penalty sought in NYC murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione has been indicted for the alleged assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the death penalty sought by prosecutors.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione indicted by feds as death penalty sought in NYC murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione has been indicted for the alleged assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the death penalty sought by prosecutors.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Former death row prisoners fight attempt to move them to one of the nation's harshest prisons.

The 21 men, all of whom had their death sentences commuted by President Biden, are now fighting against a potential transfer to one of the harshest federal prisons.
US politics
#criminal-justice
Law
fromABC13 Houston
2 months ago

Louisiana puts man to death in its first nitrogen gas execution, his lawyer says

Louisiana executed Jessie Hoffman Jr. using nitrogen gas, marking the state's return to executions after a 15-year break.
Beer
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Who are the death row executioners? Disgraced doctors, suspended nurses and drunk drivers

The identities of executioners in the US remain largely hidden due to state secrecy laws.
Law
fromABC13 Houston
2 months ago

Louisiana puts man to death in its first nitrogen gas execution, his lawyer says

Louisiana executed Jessie Hoffman Jr. using nitrogen gas, marking the state's return to executions after a 15-year break.
Beer
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Who are the death row executioners? Disgraced doctors, suspended nurses and drunk drivers

The identities of executioners in the US remain largely hidden due to state secrecy laws.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Death penalty conviction for notorious L.A. gang killer overturned by state's high court

Because of the erroneous discharge of a juror during guilt phase deliberations, we must reverse McGhee's conviction and sentence." Justice Goodwin H. Liu.
Los Angeles
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Kenyan man who spent decade on death row sues London police for role in wrongful conviction

Ali Kololo, wrongfully sentenced to death, is suing the Metropolitan police for their misleading evidence leading to his conviction.
#execution-methods
US news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

US executes man by firing squad for first time in 15 years DW 03/08/2025

The execution of Brad Sigmon by firing squad highlights ongoing controversies over death penalty methods in the US.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

US executes man by firing squad for first time in 15 years DW 03/08/2025

The execution of Brad Sigmon by firing squad highlights ongoing controversies over death penalty methods in the US.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

D.A. Hochman officially brings death penalty back to Los Angeles

Dist. Atty. Hochman reintroduces the death penalty policy in L.A., marking a significant departure from predecessor Gascón's approach.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Gunman who killed 23 in racist attack at Texas Walmart offered plea deal to avoid death penalty

"The vast majority of them want this case over and done with as quickly as possible," Montoya said, explaining the desire of victims' families to conclude the legal process.
Right-wing politics
#legal-system
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Changing US law keeps victims' families and people on death row waiting decades for closure

Marcia Fulton grapples with the possibility of David Wood's innocence while facing her daughter's murder case.
Emotions clash as Fulton considers potential new evidence against her conviction of Wood's guilt.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Changing US law keeps victims' families and people on death row waiting decades for closure

Marcia Fulton grapples with the possibility of David Wood's innocence while facing her daughter's murder case.
Emotions clash as Fulton considers potential new evidence against her conviction of Wood's guilt.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Louisiana death row inmate challenges nitrogen gas as execution method

The execution of Jessie Hoffman Jr. challenges nitrogen gas method citing religious beliefs and psychological effects.
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