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Georgia lawmakers consider easing one of the nation's toughest death penalty laws

Lawmakers have tried multiple times to change Georgia's strict legal standard to prove that someone has an intellectual disability and shouldn't get the death penalty

The Independent UK

British activist Jagtar Singh Johal acquitted in India terror trial

Human rights campaigner still faces threat of death penalty if found guilty of further charges

The Guardian - UK

Scot acquitted on terrorism charges in India – but still faces death penalty threat

A SCOTTISH Sikh detained in India for seven years has been acquitted in one case against him – though still faces the threat of the death penalty.

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Major Human Smuggling Ring Dismantled In Los Angeles

Two Guatemalan men arrested in Los Angeles for running a major human smuggling operation, facing serious charges and potential death penalty.

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Supreme Court throws out Oklahoma inmate Richard Glossip's murder conviction and death sentence

The Supreme Court has thrown out the murder conviction and death penalty for Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma man who has steadfastly maintained his innocence and averted multiple attempts by the state to execute him

The Independent UK

Sinaloa Cartel Leader 'El Mayo' Willing To Plead Guilty To Avoid Death Penalty

"Mr. Zambada doesn't want to go to trial and is willing to accept responsibility for a charge that doesn't carry out the death penalty," said the drug lord's lawyer Frank Perez

Latin Times

Former lawmaker gets life sentence for murder of father and son during 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Sajjan Kumar convicted of inciting mob that ran riot in Delhi following Indira Gandhi’s assassination by her Sikh bodyguards

The Independent UK

Judge reopens challenge to Louisiana execution protocol as state prepares to use nitrogen gas

A federal judge has reopened a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s execution protocol as the state prepares to carry out the death penalty using nitrogen gas in the coming weeks

The Independent UK

How Trump's Unprecedented First Month of Rapid-Fire Executive Orders Stacks Up Against His Campaign Promises

As of February 20, Trump has signed a total of 73 orders, 68 of which have been published and gone into effect.

Latin Times

Iran executed 975 people in 2024 in ‘horrifying escalation’ of death penalty, damning report says

At least 31 women and one child among those executed

The Independent UK

Iran Executed 975 People In 'Horrifying' 2024 Escalation: Rights Groups

Iran executed at least 975 people last year in a "horrifying escalation" of its use of capital punishment, two human rights groups said on Thursday.

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British Couple On Trip Around The World Facing Death Penalty After Being Charged With Espionage In Iran

Iranian forces arrested and detained a British couple traveling through the country in December for allegedly spying on behalf of "hostile and Western countries."

The Independent UK

Why are Singapore’s drug laws so strict?

Singapore’s government urged to call off execution of Malaysian man caught smuggling 51g of heroin

The Independent UK

Singapore set to execute Malaysian national caught with 51g of heroine amid frantic appeals by family

Pranthaman was convicted of importing 51.84g of diamorphine into Singapore in 2014

International Business Times UK

British Couple Detained in Iran Ignored Travel Warnings—Now Face Years In Jail or Execution

British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested in Iran after ignoring travel warnings, now facing espionage charges that could lead to years in prison or the death penalty.

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British Couple on Trip Around the World Facing Death Penalty After Being Charged With Espionage in Iran

Iranian forces arrested and detained a British couple traveling through the country in December for allegedly spying on behalf of "hostile and Western countries."

Dynamite News

1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Prosecution demands capital punishment for Sajjan Kumar

Additional Public Prosecutor Manish Rawat said the convict deserved to be awarded the death penalty. Read further on Dynamite News:

International Business Times UK

Supporters Raise Over £241,900 for Alleged CEO Killer Luigi Mangione as Trial Nears

Supporters have raised over $300,000 for Luigi Mangione's legal defense in his upcoming murder trial, which his team is expected to accept.

Latin Times

Florida Lawmakers Want To Impose Death Penalty On Undocumented Immigrants Convicted Of Capital Crimes

The initiative is part of a broader immigration package resulting from an agreement between state GOP lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis

The Guardian - US

He wanted his father’s killer to be executed. Until his wish was granted

Does the death penalty – ‘a life for a life’ – really help victims’ families achieve closure? A new documentary finds out

The Independent UK

Louisiana seeks to resume executions imminently after a 15-year pause

Louisiana will seek to resume carrying out death sentences in the coming months after a 15-year pause, this time using nitrogen gas as the execution method

The Independent UK

Alabama seeks to join states that allow the death penalty for child rape

Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation that would allow child rapists to be sentenced to death

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