Sotomayor's chilling death penalty dissent: 'I hope I'm wrong'
Liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivers powerful dissent in Alabama execution case, warning of potential torture as conservative justices allow lethal injection to proceed.
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Alabama's second nitrogen gas execution completed
Anthony Boyd becomes second inmate executed using nitrogen hypoxia in Alabama, despite mounting international condemnation and ongoing legal challenges to the controversial method.
Florida seeks death penalty in child murder case
Florida prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty against Iryna Zarutska, accused of murdering a two-year-old girl in a case that has shocked the nation with its brutality.
Florida executes 76-year-old for 1986 murder
Richard Barry Randolph has been executed in Florida for the 1986 murder of Minnie Ruth McCollum, ending a 38-year legal battle that saw multiple appeals and stays of execution.
Ruth Ellis Grandchildren Demand Posthumous Pardon
The grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in Britain, are demanding a posthumous pardon, revealing shocking new evidence of physical and emotional abuse she endured from her lover David Blakely before shooting him dead in 1955.
Lammy seeks pardon for last woman executed in Britain
Justice Secretary David Lammy calls for historic pardon of Ruth Ellis, the final woman executed in Britain, amid ongoing controversy over her 1955 murder case.
Ruth Ellis's family seeks posthumous pardon
The grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, the final woman executed in the UK, are launching a fresh bid for a posthumous pardon, arguing her case was marred by injustice and deserves modern reconsideration.
Taliban executes thief publicly, hangs corpse on tank
Shocking footage emerges of Taliban forces executing a suspected thief by firing squad and displaying his body on a tank in Herat, prompting human rights groups to demand an end to capital punishment under the new regime.
Steven Bryant executed in South Carolina murder case
Steven Bryant executed for 1994 murder of 24-year-old Tonya Woods, whose blood he kept in vial with 'catch me if you can' note
Arizona's nitrogen execution reignites death penalty debate
Richard Djerf's execution in Arizona using pure nitrogen gas sparks international controversy and renewed scrutiny of capital punishment methods in the United States.
Iran thief to lose four fingers despite victim's forgiveness
A Iranian court has ordered the amputation of four fingers from a convicted thief, ignoring both the victim's forgiveness and international human rights concerns in a brutal application of Sharia law.
Taliban publicly executes man for murder of pregnant woman
Shocking public execution carried out by Taliban in Afghanistan as man is shot three times before crowd as punishment for murdering heavily pregnant woman in brutal retaliatory justice system.
British expat executed in Mississippi for double murder
British national Charles Crawford executed in Mississippi for the brutal 1992 murders of two neighbours, marking a controversial end to decades of legal battles.
Chelsea boss Maresca fined for wild touchline celebration
Chelsea's new manager Enzo Maresca learns his punishment from the FA following his explosive touchline behaviour during Leicester's Championship campaign last season.
Trump calls for public executions of Hamas gang members
Former President Donald Trump has provoked international controversy by suggesting public executions for individuals he claims are Hamas gang members, drawing condemnation from human rights groups and political opponents.
Florida executes Samuel Smithers for 1996 murder
The state of Florida has carried out the execution of Deacon Samuel Smithers for the brutal 1996 murder of escort Angela Crowley. Discover the chilling details of his final hours and the victim's family's long-awaited justice.
UK Smacking Ban: Celebrities Clash Over Child Discipline Laws
The long-standing legal defence of 'reasonable punishment' for physical discipline of children faces potential abolition across all UK nations, sparking heated debate between supporters and opponents including prominent public figures.
Celebrities back UK smacking ban as England considers reform
Prominent figures including Michael Caine and Alan Shearer join calls to end physical punishment of children as England considers following Wales and Scotland's lead.
Florida and Texas lead US execution surge
American states accelerate death penalty executions with Florida and Texas at the forefront, while Donald Trump advocates for expanded capital punishment.
Texas death row inmate granted stay in shaken baby case
Robert Roberson, convicted of killing his daughter in 2002, wins temporary reprieve as courts re-examine shaken baby syndrome evidence amid growing scientific debate.
Iran executes women for resisting domestic abuse
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking rise in executions of Iranian women who fought back against violent partners, as regime intensifies crackdown on women's rights
Supreme Court halts Texas execution in SBS case
The US Supreme Court has granted a last-minute stay of execution for Robert Roberson, a Texas man convicted of killing his daughter based on disputed Shaken Baby Syndrome evidence. The case highlights growing scientific debate about the controversial diag
Indiana executes mentally ill inmate amid human rights concerns
Human rights organisations condemn the execution of Michael Dale Smith in Indiana, raising serious questions about mental health and capital punishment in America's justice system.
AFL's Bailey Smith suspension sparks conspiracy theories
The AFL's handling of Bailey Smith's suspension has ignited fierce debate and conspiracy theories among supporters, with many questioning the timing and transparency of the disciplinary process.
South Carolina Court Allows Lethal Injection Executions
In a groundbreaking decision, South Carolina's highest court has authorised the state to proceed with lethal injection executions, dismissing claims of 'torturous' suffering in a ruling that could restart the state's capital punishment programme.
Texas execution challenged over psychopathy test validity
A controversial psychopathy assessment becomes the centre of a legal battle as Texas prepares to execute Scott Panetti, raising urgent questions about mental health and capital punishment.
Death Row Horror: Botched Execution Leaves Inmate in Agony
Shocking details emerge as a death row inmate survives botched lethal injection procedure, raising serious questions about execution methods and human rights in the US justice system.
Death row survivor describes botched 22-minute execution
Kenneth Eugene Smith describes the horrific 22-minute botched execution where officials struggled to find a vein for lethal injection before abandoning the procedure.
Female Death Row Inmate Faces Execution After 30 Years
Christina Pike, Tennessee's longest-serving female death row prisoner, could finally face execution after three decades for the brutal 1992 murder of a teenage acquaintance. New developments suggest her time may be running out.
Female death row inmate faces execution after 28 years
Christa Pike, convicted of a brutal 1995 murder, could become the first woman executed in Tennessee since 1820 as court sets February 2025 date in shocking campus killing case.
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