Tag #Capital Punishment

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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Ruth Ellis: A Cruel Love

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story" is a four-part British television drama chronicling the life and death of Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain in 1955 for the murder of her lover, David Blakely; the series explores her complex relationships, societal pressures, and the legal context su...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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Kohberger's Defense Uses Autism Diagnosis to Challenge Death Penalty

Bryan Kohberger's defense is arguing that his autism spectrum disorder should prevent the death penalty if convicted of the November 2022 Idaho murders of four University of Idaho students; however, legal experts believe this argument is unlikely to succeed under Idaho law.

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