President Donald Trump's administration has been pushing for the death penalty, but judges are blocking attempts to reverse ...

Florida’s ramp-up in executions is happening at the same time public support for the death penalty is at its lowest level in ...

"Even as we pray for the repose of the souls of the victims and for the consolation of their survivors, we urge you to spare ...

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The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism wrote that the death penalty is a “stain upon civilization and our religious ...

Newly released Idaho State Police documents reveal Bryan Kohberger supported capital punishment in classroom discussions ...

On his final day in office in December, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper issued clemency to 15 people on death row. The N&O ...

Bryan Kohberger allegedly supported the death penalty, despite later trying to avoid it through a plea deal in his murder ...

Some days it takes a little more grit and gumption to stay steady. I say this because this is one of those days. In one of his all-time most outlandish PR stunts, Donald Trump hopes to burnish his ...

Florida has already carried out nine executions in 2023, surpassing any other US state. Texas and South Carolina currently ...

The U.S. directed prosecutors to not seek capital punishment for three reputed drug lords, including one in a DEA agent's ...

The prelates urged Gov. DeSantis to spare Curtis Windom’s life, affirming every human life is sacred despite past crimes ...