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Supreme Court Orders New Trial for Oklahoma Death Row Inmate
The Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip on Tuesday, citing the prosecution's failure to disclose evidence about the psychiatric condition of its key witness, Justin Sneed, who had also perjured himself during the trial, a ruling that overturned the Oklahom...
Supreme Court Orders New Trial for Oklahoma Death Row Inmate
The Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip on Tuesday, citing the prosecution's failure to disclose evidence about the psychiatric condition of its key witness, Justin Sneed, who had also perjured himself during the trial, a ruling that overturned the Oklahom...
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44% Bias Score
Terminally Ill Louisiana Death Row Inmate Dies Days Before Scheduled Execution
Christopher Sepulvado, 81, a Louisiana death row inmate convicted in 1993 for the 1992 murder of his 6-year-old stepson, died of natural causes days before his scheduled March 17 execution by nitrogen gas, prompting debate over the ethics of executing terminally ill prisoners.
Terminally Ill Louisiana Death Row Inmate Dies Days Before Scheduled Execution
Christopher Sepulvado, 81, a Louisiana death row inmate convicted in 1993 for the 1992 murder of his 6-year-old stepson, died of natural causes days before his scheduled March 17 execution by nitrogen gas, prompting debate over the ethics of executing terminally ill prisoners.
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52% Bias Score
Intense Reaction to Death Penalty Opinion Piece Reveals Societal Shift
An opinion piece advocating the death penalty for terrorists elicited hundreds of emotional responses, many suggesting extreme forms of execution, revealing a societal shift towards accepting violence and raising concerns about the erosion of moral values and national identity.
Intense Reaction to Death Penalty Opinion Piece Reveals Societal Shift
An opinion piece advocating the death penalty for terrorists elicited hundreds of emotional responses, many suggesting extreme forms of execution, revealing a societal shift towards accepting violence and raising concerns about the erosion of moral values and national identity.
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56% Bias Score
South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses Firing Squad Execution
Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old South Carolina death row inmate, has chosen to be executed by firing squad on March 7th, making it the first firing squad execution in the US in 15 years due to concerns over the state's problematic lethal injection process, which has led to prolonged and painful deaths in...
South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses Firing Squad Execution
Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old South Carolina death row inmate, has chosen to be executed by firing squad on March 7th, making it the first firing squad execution in the US in 15 years due to concerns over the state's problematic lethal injection process, which has led to prolonged and painful deaths in...
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56% Bias Score
Iran's 2024 Executions Surge to Record High
A report by Iran Human Rights and Ensemble contre la peine de mort reveals that at least 975 people were executed in Iran in 2024, a 17% increase from 2023, marking the highest number since 2008 and highlighting the Iranian government's use of capital punishment as a tool of political repression.
Iran's 2024 Executions Surge to Record High
A report by Iran Human Rights and Ensemble contre la peine de mort reveals that at least 975 people were executed in Iran in 2024, a 17% increase from 2023, marking the highest number since 2008 and highlighting the Iranian government's use of capital punishment as a tool of political repression.
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64% Bias Score
Iran's 2024 Executions Surge to 975, Highest Since 2008
A report by two NGOs reveals that at least 975 people were executed in Iran during 2024, a 17% increase from 2023, with the majority linked to drug crimes, murder, rape, or vague political charges; this follows widespread protests in 2022 and 2023 and is part of a crackdown on dissent.
Iran's 2024 Executions Surge to 975, Highest Since 2008
A report by two NGOs reveals that at least 975 people were executed in Iran during 2024, a 17% increase from 2023, with the majority linked to drug crimes, murder, rape, or vague political charges; this follows widespread protests in 2022 and 2023 and is part of a crackdown on dissent.
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44% Bias Score
Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence for Richard Glossip
The US Supreme Court overturned Richard Glossip's death sentence on Tuesday, citing withheld evidence that violated his constitutional rights; this decision comes after nine execution dates and the state's attorney general's agreement that the trial was unfair.
Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence for Richard Glossip
The US Supreme Court overturned Richard Glossip's death sentence on Tuesday, citing withheld evidence that violated his constitutional rights; this decision comes after nine execution dates and the state's attorney general's agreement that the trial was unfair.
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16% Bias Score
Greece's Abolition of the Death Penalty: A Gradual Process
From its presence in the 1823 "Anthology of Crimes," the death penalty in Greece faced gradual abolition through reduced applications, de facto cessation post-1975, and formal removal in 1993, finally ratified with the 13th Protocol of the European Convention on Human Rights in 2004.
Greece's Abolition of the Death Penalty: A Gradual Process
From its presence in the 1823 "Anthology of Crimes," the death penalty in Greece faced gradual abolition through reduced applications, de facto cessation post-1975, and formal removal in 1993, finally ratified with the 13th Protocol of the European Convention on Human Rights in 2004.
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12% Bias Score
South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses Firing Squad Execution
Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old South Carolina death row inmate convicted in 2002 of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents, chose to be executed by firing squad on March 7, 2024, becoming the first such execution in South Carolina since 2010 and the first in the U.S. since Utah's 2010 execution of Ronnie L...
South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses Firing Squad Execution
Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old South Carolina death row inmate convicted in 2002 of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents, chose to be executed by firing squad on March 7, 2024, becoming the first such execution in South Carolina since 2010 and the first in the U.S. since Utah's 2010 execution of Ronnie L...
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56% Bias Score
South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad Execution"
Condemned South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon chose to be executed by firing squad on March 7, the first such execution in the U.S. in 15 years, due to concerns about prolonged suffering with lethal injection, which has resulted in three previous inmates suffering for over 20 minutes after the procedu...
South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad Execution"
Condemned South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon chose to be executed by firing squad on March 7, the first such execution in the U.S. in 15 years, due to concerns about prolonged suffering with lethal injection, which has resulted in three previous inmates suffering for over 20 minutes after the procedu...
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56% Bias Score
Iran's 2024 Executions Reach Highest Number Since 2008
Two human rights organizations reported that Iran executed at least 975 people in 2024, a 17% increase from 2023 and the highest number since 2008, citing the regime's use of capital punishment as a tool of political repression, particularly in response to the 2022 nationwide protests.
Iran's 2024 Executions Reach Highest Number Since 2008
Two human rights organizations reported that Iran executed at least 975 people in 2024, a 17% increase from 2023 and the highest number since 2008, citing the regime's use of capital punishment as a tool of political repression, particularly in response to the 2022 nationwide protests.
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60% Bias Score
Singapore to Execute Malaysian Drug Trafficker Despite Protests
Singapore is set to execute Malaysian national Pannir Selvam Pranthaman on Thursday for drug trafficking despite claims he was an unwitting courier, prompting protests from rights groups and Malaysian officials; this is Singapore's fourth execution this year.
Singapore to Execute Malaysian Drug Trafficker Despite Protests
Singapore is set to execute Malaysian national Pannir Selvam Pranthaman on Thursday for drug trafficking despite claims he was an unwitting courier, prompting protests from rights groups and Malaysian officials; this is Singapore's fourth execution this year.
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44% Bias Score
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