Alabama’s death machinery is now driven by politics, not justice
There are moments when a state’s criminal justice system reveals more about those who operate it than about…
Trump wants sedition trial of Sen. Mark Kelly and other veterans who urged defiance of illegal orders
by Grace Berry, Cronkite News November 20, 2025 WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump called Thursday for Arizona Sen.…
Israel bill to allow death penalty for ‘terrorists’ passes first vote in parliament • FRANCE 24
Israel bill to allow death penalty for ‘terrorists’ passes first vote in parliament • FRANCE 24 39 in…
Israel advances bill proposing death penalty for Palestinians
Israel’s National Security Committee passes a bill mandating capital punishment for convicted terrorists, backed by PM Netanyahu and…
Suspect accused of killing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte light rail may face death penalty if convicted
The man accused of killing a Ukrainian refugee on the light rail in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been…
Iran aims to attract trans people for gender surgeries
Iran has long performed more transgender surgeries than any other nation, largely by forcing gay people to undergo…
‘Iryna’s Law’ could see Ukrainian refugee’s killer face firing squad
Sweeping criminal justice reform named in honor of Iryna Zarutska, the Ukrainian refugee killed on a light rail…
Iran executes six fighters accused of ties to Israel: State media | Israel-Iran conflict News
Kurdish fighter Saman Mohammadi was also hanged for killing a Muslim leader, the Mizan News Agency reports. Iran…
Tennessee set to execute only woman on state’s death row. Here’s what to know.
If Christa Gail Pike’s execution proceeds as planned next year, she will become the first woman put to…
North Korea human rights situation worsening, says UN
The human rights situation in North Korea has deteriorated, the UN warned on Friday in a report describing…
Iran rapper Tataloo, Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, faces death penalty
The tattoos covering Iranian rapper Tataloo’s face stand out against the gray prison uniform the 37-year-old now wears…
Judge rules death penalty remains option in Bryan Kohberger case
A judge ruled Thursday that prosecutors can pursue the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger if he is convicted…