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Global Executions Surge to Near Decade High
Amnesty International's 2024 report reveals a global surge in executions, reaching a near-decade high of 1,518 (excluding China), primarily driven by Iran (972), Saudi Arabia (345), and Iraq (63), with drug-related offenses accounting for over 40% of cases.
Global Executions Surge to Near Decade High
Amnesty International's 2024 report reveals a global surge in executions, reaching a near-decade high of 1,518 (excluding China), primarily driven by Iran (972), Saudi Arabia (345), and Iraq (63), with drug-related offenses accounting for over 40% of cases.
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20% Bias Score
Iran Executions More Than Double in First Quarter of 2025"
Iran's executions more than doubled in the first quarter of 2025 to at least 230, including eight women, compared to 110 in the same period of 2024, according to the Iran Human Rights (IHR) organization, indicating a concerning trend of increased state-sanctioned violence.
Iran Executions More Than Double in First Quarter of 2025"
Iran's executions more than doubled in the first quarter of 2025 to at least 230, including eight women, compared to 110 in the same period of 2024, according to the Iran Human Rights (IHR) organization, indicating a concerning trend of increased state-sanctioned violence.
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36% Bias Score
Hochman to Seek Death Penalty in Los Angeles
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced he will seek the death penalty in "rare" cases, reversing his predecessor's policy and potentially impacting California's large death row population despite a state moratorium.
Hochman to Seek Death Penalty in Los Angeles
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced he will seek the death penalty in "rare" cases, reversing his predecessor's policy and potentially impacting California's large death row population despite a state moratorium.
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40% Bias Score
Florida Executes Edward James for 1993 Double Murder
Edward James, 63, was executed in Florida on Thursday for the 1993 murders of 8-year-old Toni Neuner and her grandmother, after consuming alcohol and drugs; this is part of a recent surge in U.S. executions.
Florida Executes Edward James for 1993 Double Murder
Edward James, 63, was executed in Florida on Thursday for the 1993 murders of 8-year-old Toni Neuner and her grandmother, after consuming alcohol and drugs; this is part of a recent surge in U.S. executions.
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36% Bias Score
Louisiana Executes Inmate Using Controversial Nitrogen Gas
Louisiana conducted its first nitrogen gas execution on Tuesday, resulting in the death of Jessie Hoffman Jr. after 19 minutes of convulsive activity, despite legal challenges and concerns about the method's humanity and religious implications.
Louisiana Executes Inmate Using Controversial Nitrogen Gas
Louisiana conducted its first nitrogen gas execution on Tuesday, resulting in the death of Jessie Hoffman Jr. after 19 minutes of convulsive activity, despite legal challenges and concerns about the method's humanity and religious implications.
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52% Bias Score
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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48% Bias Score
US Seeks Death Penalty for CEO Murder; Public Outcry Follows
US Attorney General Pam Bondi is seeking the death penalty for Luigi Manzioni, accused of murdering Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, on December 4th in New York City, following President Trump's executive order promoting capital punishment for serious crimes; the decision has sparked publi...
US Seeks Death Penalty for CEO Murder; Public Outcry Follows
US Attorney General Pam Bondi is seeking the death penalty for Luigi Manzioni, accused of murdering Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, on December 4th in New York City, following President Trump's executive order promoting capital punishment for serious crimes; the decision has sparked publi...
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56% Bias Score
South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad Execution
South Carolina death row inmate Mikal Mahdi chose execution by firing squad on April 11th, citing inadequate legal representation at his original trial where he received the death penalty for killing a police officer in 2004; his lawyers are appealing, citing his childhood trauma.
South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad Execution
South Carolina death row inmate Mikal Mahdi chose execution by firing squad on April 11th, citing inadequate legal representation at his original trial where he received the death penalty for killing a police officer in 2004; his lawyers are appealing, citing his childhood trauma.
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56% Bias Score
Singapore Defends Strict Drug Policies Amidst International Criticism
Singapore's strict drug policies, including capital punishment for serious offenses, aim to curb drug trafficking and maintain public safety, resulting in a significantly reduced recidivism rate and high public support, despite international criticism.
Singapore Defends Strict Drug Policies Amidst International Criticism
Singapore's strict drug policies, including capital punishment for serious offenses, aim to curb drug trafficking and maintain public safety, resulting in a significantly reduced recidivism rate and high public support, despite international criticism.
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52% Bias Score
Florida to Execute Edward James for 1993 Double Murder
Edward James, 63, will be executed in Florida on Thursday for the 1993 murders of eight-year-old Toni Neuner and her grandmother, after his appeals based on substance abuse, head injuries, and a heart attack were rejected; this is Florida's second execution of 2024.
Florida to Execute Edward James for 1993 Double Murder
Edward James, 63, will be executed in Florida on Thursday for the 1993 murders of eight-year-old Toni Neuner and her grandmother, after his appeals based on substance abuse, head injuries, and a heart attack were rejected; this is Florida's second execution of 2024.
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48% Bias Score
Louisiana Executes Inmate with Nitrogen Gas
Jessie Hoffman Jr., 46, was executed by nitrogen gas in Louisiana on Tuesday, marking the state's first execution in 15 years and the fifth use of this method in the US; he was convicted of killing Mary "Molly" Elliott in 1994.
Louisiana Executes Inmate with Nitrogen Gas
Jessie Hoffman Jr., 46, was executed by nitrogen gas in Louisiana on Tuesday, marking the state's first execution in 15 years and the fifth use of this method in the US; he was convicted of killing Mary "Molly" Elliott in 1994.
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40% Bias Score
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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48% Bias Score
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