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Texas Court Halts Execution of Death Row Inmate After 30 Years
A Texas appeals court stayed the execution of David Leonard Wood, a 67-year-old man on death row for over 30 years for the 1987 murders of six young women near El Paso, following renewed appeals claiming innocence and requests for additional DNA testing, halting what would have been the longest deat...
Texas Court Halts Execution of Death Row Inmate After 30 Years
A Texas appeals court stayed the execution of David Leonard Wood, a 67-year-old man on death row for over 30 years for the 1987 murders of six young women near El Paso, following renewed appeals claiming innocence and requests for additional DNA testing, halting what would have been the longest deat...
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New Evidence Emerges in Decades-Old Murder Case, Delaying Execution
Marcia Fulton, whose daughter was murdered in 1987, is planning to attend the March 13th execution of David Wood, despite new DNA evidence and witness testimony that could exonerate him, emerging decades after his conviction. The case highlights the emotional toll on victims' families and the comple...
New Evidence Emerges in Decades-Old Murder Case, Delaying Execution
Marcia Fulton, whose daughter was murdered in 1987, is planning to attend the March 13th execution of David Wood, despite new DNA evidence and witness testimony that could exonerate him, emerging decades after his conviction. The case highlights the emotional toll on victims' families and the comple...
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Mannheim Car Crash: Two Dead, Limited Media Attention
A 40-year-old German man drove a car into a crowd in Mannheim, Germany, killing two and injuring several others on Monday. The suspect displayed no apparent political or religious motive; local authorities cited possible psychological distress. The incident received limited media attention.
Mannheim Car Crash: Two Dead, Limited Media Attention
A 40-year-old German man drove a car into a crowd in Mannheim, Germany, killing two and injuring several others on Monday. The suspect displayed no apparent political or religious motive; local authorities cited possible psychological distress. The incident received limited media attention.
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South Carolina to Execute Inmate by Firing Squad
Brad Sigmon, a South Carolina man convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend's parents, will be executed by firing squad on Friday, marking the first such execution in the U.S. since 2010 due to the state's struggles with lethal injection drug procurement and legal challenges.
South Carolina to Execute Inmate by Firing Squad
Brad Sigmon, a South Carolina man convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend's parents, will be executed by firing squad on Friday, marking the first such execution in the U.S. since 2010 due to the state's struggles with lethal injection drug procurement and legal challenges.
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South Carolina to Execute Inmate by Firing Squad Amid Concerns Over Lethal Injection
South Carolina will execute 67-year-old Brad Sigmon by firing squad on Friday, the state's first such execution in 15 years, after he chose this method fearing a painful death by lethal injection following the prolonged suffering of three fellow inmates during their executions.
South Carolina to Execute Inmate by Firing Squad Amid Concerns Over Lethal Injection
South Carolina will execute 67-year-old Brad Sigmon by firing squad on Friday, the state's first such execution in 15 years, after he chose this method fearing a painful death by lethal injection following the prolonged suffering of three fellow inmates during their executions.
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South Carolina to Execute Man by Firing Squad, First in 15 Years
South Carolina is set to execute Brad Sigmon by firing squad on Friday, marking the first use of this method in the US in 15 years; Sigmon, convicted of the 2001 bludgeoning deaths of his ex-girlfriend's parents, chose this method over lethal injection or the electric chair due to concerns about a m...
South Carolina to Execute Man by Firing Squad, First in 15 Years
South Carolina is set to execute Brad Sigmon by firing squad on Friday, marking the first use of this method in the US in 15 years; Sigmon, convicted of the 2001 bludgeoning deaths of his ex-girlfriend's parents, chose this method over lethal injection or the electric chair due to concerns about a m...
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Louisiana Judge Halts First Nitrogen Gas Execution
A Louisiana judge temporarily blocked the state's first nitrogen gas execution, scheduled for March 18th, siding with the condemned inmate, Jessie Hoffman Jr., who argued the method is cruel and unusual punishment, a decision the state plans to appeal.
Louisiana Judge Halts First Nitrogen Gas Execution
A Louisiana judge temporarily blocked the state's first nitrogen gas execution, scheduled for March 18th, siding with the condemned inmate, Jessie Hoffman Jr., who argued the method is cruel and unusual punishment, a decision the state plans to appeal.
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Singapore's Execution of Drug Smuggler Highlights Strict Laws and Public Protest
Singapore executed Malaysian national Pannir Selvam for drug smuggling despite a last-minute stay, highlighting the country's strict drug laws and the contrast with other developed nations; public protests, though restricted, reveal tensions between the government's control and citizens' rights.
Singapore's Execution of Drug Smuggler Highlights Strict Laws and Public Protest
Singapore executed Malaysian national Pannir Selvam for drug smuggling despite a last-minute stay, highlighting the country's strict drug laws and the contrast with other developed nations; public protests, though restricted, reveal tensions between the government's control and citizens' rights.
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Record Number of Executions in Iran in 2024
Iran executed a record-high 975 people in 2024, exceeding previous years by a large margin, with at least 503 for drug-related offenses, according to the Iran Human Rights (IHR) and Ensemble Contre la Peine de Mort (ECPM), prompting condemnation from the UN and human rights advocates.
Record Number of Executions in Iran in 2024
Iran executed a record-high 975 people in 2024, exceeding previous years by a large margin, with at least 503 for drug-related offenses, according to the Iran Human Rights (IHR) and Ensemble Contre la Peine de Mort (ECPM), prompting condemnation from the UN and human rights advocates.
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South Carolina to Execute Inmate by Firing Squad
Brad Sigmon, convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents in 1990, will be executed by firing squad in South Carolina on Friday evening, marking the first such execution in the U.S. since 2010 due to the state's difficulties in obtaining lethal injection drugs.
South Carolina to Execute Inmate by Firing Squad
Brad Sigmon, convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents in 1990, will be executed by firing squad in South Carolina on Friday evening, marking the first such execution in the U.S. since 2010 due to the state's difficulties in obtaining lethal injection drugs.
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South Carolina to Execute Inmate by Firing Squad Amid Death Penalty Debate
South Carolina is set to execute Brad Sigmon by firing squad Friday night, making him the first to face this execution method in the US since 2010. This decision follows appeals and arguments highlighting concerns over lethal injection drug issues and Sigmon's mental health, and his attorney's claim...
South Carolina to Execute Inmate by Firing Squad Amid Death Penalty Debate
South Carolina is set to execute Brad Sigmon by firing squad Friday night, making him the first to face this execution method in the US since 2010. This decision follows appeals and arguments highlighting concerns over lethal injection drug issues and Sigmon's mental health, and his attorney's claim...
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South Carolina to Execute Inmate by Firing Squad
Condemned inmate Brad Sigmon will be executed by firing squad in South Carolina on Friday after the state Supreme Court rejected his final appeal; he chose the firing squad due to concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding the state's lethal injection drug.
South Carolina to Execute Inmate by Firing Squad
Condemned inmate Brad Sigmon will be executed by firing squad in South Carolina on Friday after the state Supreme Court rejected his final appeal; he chose the firing squad due to concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding the state's lethal injection drug.
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60% Bias Score
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