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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 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
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
Florida Executes James Dennis Ford for 1997 Double Murder
James Dennis Ford, 64, was executed in Florida on Thursday for the 1997 murders of Gregory and Kimberly Malnory at a sod farm, witnessed by their 22-month-old daughter; this is Florida's first execution of 2025.
Florida Executes James Dennis Ford for 1997 Double Murder
James Dennis Ford, 64, was executed in Florida on Thursday for the 1997 murders of Gregory and Kimberly Malnory at a sod farm, witnessed by their 22-month-old daughter; this is Florida's first execution of 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Florida Executes James Dennis Ford for 1997 Double Murder
James Dennis Ford, 64, was executed in Florida on Thursday, marking the state's first execution of 2025 for the 1997 murders of Gregory and Kimberly Malnory during a fishing trip, witnessed by their toddler daughter; the U.S. Supreme Court denied his final appeal.
Florida Executes James Dennis Ford for 1997 Double Murder
James Dennis Ford, 64, was executed in Florida on Thursday, marking the state's first execution of 2025 for the 1997 murders of Gregory and Kimberly Malnory during a fishing trip, witnessed by their toddler daughter; the U.S. Supreme Court denied his final appeal.
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48% Bias Score
South Carolina Sets March Execution Date Amid Lethal Injection Concerns
The South Carolina Supreme Court scheduled the execution of Brad Sigmon for March 7th, rejecting a delay sought by his lawyers who want autopsy results from a previous execution to determine the most humane death method; Sigmon, convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents in 2001, must choose b...
South Carolina Sets March Execution Date Amid Lethal Injection Concerns
The South Carolina Supreme Court scheduled the execution of Brad Sigmon for March 7th, rejecting a delay sought by his lawyers who want autopsy results from a previous execution to determine the most humane death method; Sigmon, convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents in 2001, must choose b...
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36% 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 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
Florida Executes James D. Ford for 1997 Double Murder
James D. Ford, 64, was executed in Florida on Thursday for the 1997 murders of Greg and Kimberly Malnory, who were shot and bludgeoned in front of their toddler daughter; the execution, by lethal injection, comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Ford's death warrant.
Florida Executes James D. Ford for 1997 Double Murder
James D. Ford, 64, was executed in Florida on Thursday for the 1997 murders of Greg and Kimberly Malnory, who were shot and bludgeoned in front of their toddler daughter; the execution, by lethal injection, comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Ford's death warrant.
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52% Bias Score
Louisiana Finalizes Nitrogen Hypoxia Protocol for Executions
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced the state has finalized a protocol for using nitrogen hypoxia to carry out death sentences, ending a 15-year pause; the Louisiana State Penitentiary will oversee the executions, which are expected to begin soon but no date has been set.
Louisiana Finalizes Nitrogen Hypoxia Protocol for Executions
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced the state has finalized a protocol for using nitrogen hypoxia to carry out death sentences, ending a 15-year pause; the Louisiana State Penitentiary will oversee the executions, which are expected to begin soon but no date has been set.
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64% Bias Score
Racial Bias in Jury Selection Could Resentence 122 North Carolina Death Row Inmates
A North Carolina judge ruled that racial bias during jury selection in Hasson Bacote's 2009 capital trial violated the Racial Justice Act of 2009, potentially leading to resentencing for over 122 death row inmates; the governor commuted Bacote's sentence to life imprisonment.
Racial Bias in Jury Selection Could Resentence 122 North Carolina Death Row Inmates
A North Carolina judge ruled that racial bias during jury selection in Hasson Bacote's 2009 capital trial violated the Racial Justice Act of 2009, potentially leading to resentencing for over 122 death row inmates; the governor commuted Bacote's sentence to life imprisonment.
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36% Bias Score
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