British tourist faces death penalty in Thailand
George Wilson, a British national, could face execution in Thailand after being arrested on serious drug charges. Learn about the case details and legal implications.
Category : Search result: death penalty drugs
Pope: All Human Life Sacred, Condemns Abortion & Death Penalty
In a powerful Vatican address, Pope Francis reinforces Catholic teaching on the sanctity of life while calling for abolition of capital punishment worldwide.
Florida executes Victor Jones after 32 years on death row
Victor Jones, convicted of the brutal 1992 murder of 34-year-old Teresa McVay, has been executed by lethal injection in Florida. The victim's daughter watched as justice was finally served after 32 years.
Brit faces death penalty over 24kg meth bust in Thailand
Shocking footage reveals moment UK tourist, 23, is arrested at Thai airport with nearly 24kg of crystal meth in his suitcase - now facing possible execution under the country's strict drug laws.
Florida executes Victor Tony Jones for 1995 murder
Florida carries out lethal injection execution of Victor Tony Jones for 1995 murder, marking state's second execution this year amid ongoing death penalty debates.
China sentences 11 to death in Myanmar fraud case
A Chinese court has sentenced eleven individuals to death for operating massive online scam networks from Myanmar, targeting thousands of victims in sophisticated financial fraud operations worth millions.
Texas executes Geoffrey West for 1998 murder
Geoffrey West has been executed in Texas for the 1998 murder of Margaret Berry. His final appeal to the Supreme Court was denied, marking the state's third execution this year.
Woman found dead on cross-shaped object in Austrian ravine
Austrian authorities are investigating the bizarre and tragic death of a woman discovered on a large, cross-shaped object in a remote ravine near the German border. The identity of the woman and the circumstances leading to her death remain a profound mys
Prosecutors drop death penalty in mafia murder case
Prosecutors abruptly drop death penalty against alleged mafia associate Luigi Mangione in high-profile Tampa murder case, citing lack of evidence. Former AG Pam Bondi and NY Mayor Eric Adams involved.
Death Penalty Sought in Utah Child Murder Case
Prosecutors seek capital punishment for Erika Kirk and Tyler Robinson over the brutal killing of 4-year-old Athena Strand, in a case that has shocked Utah.
US Supreme Court Abolishes Death Penalty in Landmark Ruling
In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has abolished the death penalty, a move championed by lawyers for death row inmate Luigi Mangione. The ruling, citing 'cruel and unusual punishment,' marks a seismic shift in American justice.
Death Row Inmate Luigi Mangione Dies of Natural Causes
Luigi Mangione, a Missouri inmate sentenced to death for a 2005 double murder, has died of natural causes in prison, circumventing his scheduled execution.
Arizona Death Row Inmate Dies in Apparent Suicide
Richard Djerf, an Arizona death row inmate convicted of a 1991 double murder, has died in an apparent suicide just weeks before his scheduled execution, prison officials confirm.
Family Annihilator Begs Judge for Death Penalty
Exclusive: Chilling court confession of triple murderer Christopher Scarver, who butchered his own family in a fit of rage, as he begs the state for execution, claiming prison is a 'torturous existence'.
Hanson: 'Hang' pardoned child killer Kathleen Folbigg
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has reignited the death penalty debate, demanding child killer Kathleen Folbigg be 'hanged' despite her pardon, in a fiery interview that has stunned Australia.
Florida executes inmate David Pittman amid lethal injection row
The US state of Florida has carried out the execution of David Pittman for the 2003 murder of his 23-year-old neighbour. The controversial case saw his final meal request denied as he became the ninth inmate put to death this year.
Father confronts son's killer in emotional death penalty hearing
In a tense US courtroom, the father of murdered British student Tyler Robinson came face-to-face with his son's killer, delivering a raw and emotional victim impact statement during a crucial death penalty hearing.
South Carolina executes Steven Bixby for double murder
Steven Bixby has been executed by lethal injection in South Carolina for the 2003 murders of a sheriff's deputy and a state official, marking the state's first execution since 2011.
New Hampshire Man Sentenced to Death for Child Murders
A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to death for the brutal murders of a young girl and her mother, marking a rare federal capital punishment case in a state without the death penalty.
US Supreme Court Rejects Bixby Death Penalty Appeal
The US Supreme Court has denied an appeal from Richard Bixby, upholding his death sentence for the 2015 murders of his parents. The decision ends a lengthy legal battle centred on mental health arguments.
US suspect faces firing squad for capital murder charge
Tyler Robinson, a suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk, could face the death penalty by firing squad in a shocking capital murder case that has drawn international attention.
Woman plotted to supply euthanasia drugs for humans: court
Elaine Arch-Rowe discussed supplying animal euthanasia drugs to undercover agents for human use, Northern Territory court hears in disturbing case.
Champion Figure Skater, 19, Tragically Dies in Her Sleep
The British figure skating community is in mourning after the sudden and unexplained death of 19-year-old champion skater Julia Marie Gaiser. The promising athlete passed away in her sleep, leaving family and friends devastated.
Messi's Panenka Penalty Saved in Shock Inter Miami Defeat
Lionel Messi's cheeky Panenka penalty was spectacularly saved by Charlotte FC's Kristijan Kahlina in a shocking 1-0 defeat for Inter Miami, dealing a major blow to their MLS playoff hopes.
Family's fury as cops dismiss Brit's Magaluf death
The heartbroken family of a British man who died after a fall in Magaluf is demanding answers from Spanish police, who have shockingly closed the case without a full investigation.
US Airman Faces Death Penalty for UK Double Murder
US Air Force serviceman Tyler Robinson is charged with the brutal murders of two teenage brothers, Josh and Dylan, in a quiet Suffolk village. The case, which has shocked the local community, could see Robinson face the death penalty under UK law for the
Death Row Inmate's Extravagant Last Meal Sparks Outrage
Brian Dorsey, a Missouri death row inmate, requested an extravagant last meal of seafood and cheesecake before his execution, a choice that has ignited fury among the families of his victims.
Trump Demands Death Penalty for London Nanny Murder Case
Donald Trump calls for capital punishment for Iryna 'Ira' Zarutska, the Ukrainian nanny accused of murdering British executive Charlotte Sedgefield and her infant daughter in a horrific London case.
Brits Face Death Penalty in Bali Cocaine Bust
Two British nationals have been arrested in Bali, accused of attempting to smuggle a significant quantity of cocaine into Indonesia, a country with some of the world's harshest drug laws. They now confront the grim possibility of life imprisonment or even
US tourist faces death penalty over ammo in luggage
Tyler Wenrich, a US tourist and father, could be sentenced to death in Turks and Caicos after airport security found hunting ammunition in his bag. His family pleads for his release as he remains detained.
Page 1 of 4