Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced his support for abolishing the death penalty, citing data that it's not a deterrent and leads to lengthy delays and pain for victims' families. He has repeatedly postponed executions during his term.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced his opposition to the death penalty, citing a lack of deterrence and concerns about fairness. The Republican governor, nearing the end of his second term, urged the state legislature to repeal the 1981 statute or put the issue to a public vote, despite opposition from within his party.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, has reversed his long-held stance and publicly called for the abolition of the death penalty in the state, citing a lack of deterrent effect on violent crime. Despite his position, legislative repeal faces strong opposition.
Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, are asking a judge to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty. They cite media comments by prosecutors regarding a bullet fragment, alleging it violates court restrictions and attempts to influence the jury pool.
Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering activist Charlie Kirk, asked a Utah judge to bar prosecutors from seeking the death penalty, citing a "media tour" regarding a bullet fragment. The defense also sought contempt charges for alleged public comment violations.
The US Supreme Court denied Alabama's request to execute Jeffery Lee via nitrogen gas, upholding a lower court's ruling that the method may violate the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment, delaying but not halting Lee's death penalty.
An Egyptian court heard arguments in a major drug case, with the prosecution seeking the death penalty for defendants. The case, dubbed "Sarah Khalifa's gang," involves alleged drug manufacturing and distribution, with key figures reportedly being Iraqi and Egyptian nationals.
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court to the political assassinations of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the non-fatal shootings of state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman. Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty.
Judicial nominee Hou Ting-chang, known for his role in major death penalty cases, is defended by colleagues who state his sentencing decisions were based on legal grounds like diminished capacity or voluntary surrender, not an anti-death penalty stance. Hou is recognized for his rigorous approach to evidence and legal interpretation.
Vance Boelter, accused in the politically motivated shootings of Melissa and Mark Hortman and the wounding of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, will change his plea. Federal prosecutors will not seek the death penalty.
The US Army is preparing to execute four death-row service members for the first time since 1961 if approved by President Trump, who has advocated for broader use of the death penalty. Preparations include reviewing procedures and potentially transferring inmates to a federal facility in Indiana.
Taiwan's Executive Yuan will reclassify etonitazene (known as 'zombie smoke') from a Category 2 to a Category 1 illicit drug, with potential death penalty for manufacturing, transport, or sale. This, along with 13 other measures, aims to deter drug use and drunk driving.
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro announced he will file a complaint with the Supreme Court against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for suggesting the Bolsonaro sons deserve the death penalty.
Families of two Saudi scholars facing death penalty urge Cambridge University to cancel staff training deal with Saudi defence ministry, citing human rights abuses.
Le parquet de Washington demandera la peine de mort pour Elias Rodriguez, accusé d'avoir tué deux employés de l'ambassade d'Israël. Les crimes sont qualifiés "motivés par la haine" et liés à la guerre à Gaza.
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro is seeking the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, charged with the 2025 murder of two Israeli embassy staff members, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC.
Myanmar's military government has proposed the Anti-Online Fraud Bill, introducing severe penalties including life imprisonment and the death penalty for digital currency and online fraud. The law targets scam centers and comes amid international efforts to combat such operations.
The measure passed 93-0 in the 120-seat Knesset, or parliament, reflecting widespread support for punishing those found responsible for what was the deadliest attack in Israel's history.
Israel passes a law that permits the death penalty and public trials for those involved in the unprecedented Hamas-led attacks.
Israel passes a law that permits the death penalty and public trials for those involved in the unprecedented Hamas-led attacks.
A brutal rape and murder of a three-year-old girl has sparked outrage in Pune's Bhor-Rajgad belt, leading to a shutdown. The victim's family refuses to meet politicians until the 65-year-old accused, a repeat offender, is sentenced to death. Protests erupted, with the Chief Minister assuring a fast-track trial and pursuit of the death penalty, while cautioning against public execution demands.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir celebrated his 50th birthday with cakes featuring nooses, referencing his support for the death penalty for Palestinian 'terrorists.' The event was attended by senior police and government officials, sparking controversy.
A 14-year-old boy has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of his 15-year-old classmate. The Qujing Intermediate People’s Court found the defendant, identified as Jiang, guilty of rape and intentional homicide. The court deemed the case "extremely serious" but could not impose the death penalty as Jiang was under 18 at the time of the incident.
Pope Leo has urged for the global abolition of the death penalty, asserting that human life is sacred from conception to natural death and that dignity is not lost even after the commission of serious crimes.
