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Tremane Wood Granted Clemency in Oklahoma Death Row Case

Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board recommends clemency for death row inmate Tremane Wood, commuting his sentence to life without parole. Discover the case details and what this means for criminal justice reform.

Peter Watkins: Revolutionary Film-Maker's Legacy

Discover how Peter Watkins, the visionary director behind 'Culloden' and 'The War Game', challenged conventional film-making and faced censorship for his radical approach to documentary cinema.

Florida death penalty now requires only 8-4 jury vote

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a radical change to Florida's death penalty system, allowing capital punishment with just 8-4 jury recommendations, sparking immediate legal challenges and human rights concerns.

British inmate Stephen Bryant executed in Missouri

Exclusive details emerge about the final moments of British prisoner Stephen Bryant, executed in Missouri for the brutal 1998 murder of a young woman. Read the haunting account of his last meal and final statement.

Tech tycoon's push-up punishments and fraud exposed

The shocking story of Tushar Atre, the wealthy tech entrepreneur who forced employees to do push-ups while running a multi-million dollar fraud scheme that ultimately led to his conviction and 5-year prison sentence.

Tennessee executes Byron Black after 33 years

Byron Black, convicted of murdering his girlfriend and her two daughters in 1988, has been executed by lethal injection in Tennessee despite claims of intellectual disability and racial bias in sentencing.

First 'Guardian Shield' charge: Alleged crime boss in court

Alleged organised crime figure Ferras Merhi, the first person charged under Australia's new 'Guardian Shield' laws, has faced court in a landmark case that could redefine how authorities tackle sophisticated criminal networks.

Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang expands globally

Exclusive investigation reveals how the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is transforming into an international criminal empire, with operations spreading across Latin America and raising alarm among global law enforcement agencies.

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.

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.

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