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Iran's Surge in Women's Executions in 2024
In 2024, Iran executed at least 31 women, the highest number in 17 years, a surge linked to the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests and a reflection of systemic gender inequality and the regime's repression of dissent. Many women were convicted of killing abusive partners in contexts where marital rape ...
Iran's Surge in Women's Executions in 2024
In 2024, Iran executed at least 31 women, the highest number in 17 years, a surge linked to the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests and a reflection of systemic gender inequality and the regime's repression of dissent. Many women were convicted of killing abusive partners in contexts where marital rape ...
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64% Bias Score
Aoba Withdraws Appeal, Finalizing Death Sentence for Kyoto Animation Arson
Shinji Aoba, the perpetrator of the July 18, 2019, arson attack on Kyoto Animation studio that killed 36 and injured 32, has withdrawn his appeal of his death sentence, ending the legal proceedings.
Aoba Withdraws Appeal, Finalizing Death Sentence for Kyoto Animation Arson
Shinji Aoba, the perpetrator of the July 18, 2019, arson attack on Kyoto Animation studio that killed 36 and injured 32, has withdrawn his appeal of his death sentence, ending the legal proceedings.
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40% Bias Score
French Man Freed After 19 Years on Indonesian Death Row
After 19 years on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking charges, Serge Atlaoui, a 61-year-old French national, will be repatriated to France on February 4th following a deal between Paris and Jakarta, secured after years of diplomatic pressure and advocacy.
French Man Freed After 19 Years on Indonesian Death Row
After 19 years on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking charges, Serge Atlaoui, a 61-year-old French national, will be repatriated to France on February 4th following a deal between Paris and Jakarta, secured after years of diplomatic pressure and advocacy.
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60% Bias Score
Idaho Murders Case: Judge Closes Pre-Trial Hearings; Kohberger Challenges Evidence
In the Idaho murders case, Judge Steven Hippler closed pre-trial hearings to prevent jury bias, though some portions will be livestreamed. Bryan Kohberger challenges evidence including IGG data, claiming constitutional rights violations; he faces four first-degree murder charges and could face the d...
Idaho Murders Case: Judge Closes Pre-Trial Hearings; Kohberger Challenges Evidence
In the Idaho murders case, Judge Steven Hippler closed pre-trial hearings to prevent jury bias, though some portions will be livestreamed. Bryan Kohberger challenges evidence including IGG data, claiming constitutional rights violations; he faces four first-degree murder charges and could face the d...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Orders Reinstatement of Federal Executions
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to reinstate federal executions, directing the attorney general to ensure states have access to lethal injection drugs and to seek the death penalty in specified federal cases, reversing the Biden administration's actions.
Trump Orders Reinstatement of Federal Executions
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to reinstate federal executions, directing the attorney general to ensure states have access to lethal injection drugs and to seek the death penalty in specified federal cases, reversing the Biden administration's actions.
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64% Bias Score
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Oklahoma Death Row Inmate
The Supreme Court sided with death row inmate Brenda Andrew, finding that Oklahoma prosecutors improperly used her sex life against her during her murder trial, violating her due process rights; the case now returns to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Oklahoma Death Row Inmate
The Supreme Court sided with death row inmate Brenda Andrew, finding that Oklahoma prosecutors improperly used her sex life against her during her murder trial, violating her due process rights; the case now returns to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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60% Bias Score
Swift Death Penalty for Mass Terrorists Proposed to Deter Future Attacks
In response to Hamas's October 7 attack, this article proposes a swift death penalty for mass terrorists, arguing that current practices incentivize terrorism by using hostages as bargaining chips and offering lenient prison sentences. The author suggests safeguards and international cooperation to ...
Swift Death Penalty for Mass Terrorists Proposed to Deter Future Attacks
In response to Hamas's October 7 attack, this article proposes a swift death penalty for mass terrorists, arguing that current practices incentivize terrorism by using hostages as bargaining chips and offering lenient prison sentences. The author suggests safeguards and international cooperation to ...
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60% Bias Score
Iran Arrests Protesters Following Death Sentences for Political Prisoners
Following death sentences for political prisoners Vrish Marandi and Pakhshani Azizi, at least 20 protesters were arrested in Iran's Kurdistan province and neighboring regions, while Mahsa Amini's father was charged with "spreading false news" and "propaganda against the system" for protesting.
Iran Arrests Protesters Following Death Sentences for Political Prisoners
Following death sentences for political prisoners Vrish Marandi and Pakhshani Azizi, at least 20 protesters were arrested in Iran's Kurdistan province and neighboring regions, while Mahsa Amini's father was charged with "spreading false news" and "propaganda against the system" for protesting.
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72% Bias Score
Indonesia to Repatriate French Death Row Inmate
France and Indonesia have reached an agreement to repatriate Serge Atlaoui, a French national who spent 18 years on Indonesia's death row for drug-related charges, following recent releases of other high-profile foreign prisoners.
Indonesia to Repatriate French Death Row Inmate
France and Indonesia have reached an agreement to repatriate Serge Atlaoui, a French national who spent 18 years on Indonesia's death row for drug-related charges, following recent releases of other high-profile foreign prisoners.
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16% Bias Score
Death Sentences in India for Gang Rape and Triple Murder
Five men received the death penalty in India for the gang rape and murder of a teenager and the killings of her father and niece in Chhattisgarh in January 2021; a sixth man received a life sentence for involvement in the killings.
Death Sentences in India for Gang Rape and Triple Murder
Five men received the death penalty in India for the gang rape and murder of a teenager and the killings of her father and niece in Chhattisgarh in January 2021; a sixth man received a life sentence for involvement in the killings.
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48% Bias Score
Controversial Escape of Illegal Miner Leader Roils South African Politics
South Africa's political landscape is roiled by a controversy surrounding the escape of a suspected leader of 1,907 illegal miners rescued from a mine, with a prominent politician calling for their execution.
Controversial Escape of Illegal Miner Leader Roils South African Politics
South Africa's political landscape is roiled by a controversy surrounding the escape of a suspected leader of 1,907 illegal miners rescued from a mine, with a prominent politician calling for their execution.
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60% Bias Score
China Executes Two After Mass Casualty Attacks
A 62-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were executed in China after being found guilty of separate mass casualty attacks that left a combined 43 dead and 60 injured; the attacks, described as "revenge against society," reflect a growing trend of indiscriminate violence.
China Executes Two After Mass Casualty Attacks
A 62-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were executed in China after being found guilty of separate mass casualty attacks that left a combined 43 dead and 60 injured; the attacks, described as "revenge against society," reflect a growing trend of indiscriminate violence.
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52% Bias Score
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