Virginia
2026
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- JANUARY 7, 2000VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
The Portuguese Presidency of European Union renewed...
The Portuguese Presidency of European Union renewed a humanitarian appeal to Governor James Gilmore on behalf of Douglas C
- JANUARY 1, 2000VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
Virginia does not forbid the execution of the mentally...
Virginia does not forbid the execution of the mentally retarded or juvenile offenders but does have life without parole
- MAY 12, 1999VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
On May 12, Governor James Gilmore granted his first...
On May 12, Governor James Gilmore granted his first clemency in a capital case after 21 executions to Calvin Swann
- MARCH 5, 1999VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
In a statement issued on March 5, Bishop Walter Sullivan...
In a statement issued on March 5, Bishop Walter Sullivan of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, called for an end to the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 1999VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
Virginia is second only to Texas in the number of...
Virginia is second only to Texas in the number of executions in 1999 (14) and the number since reinstatement (73)
- JANUARY 1, 1999VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
Virginia forbids the introduction of any new evidence...
Virginia forbids the introduction of any new evidence after 21 days from the trial
- JANUARY 1, 1999VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
Survey results from the Quality of Life in Virginia...
Survey results from the Quality of Life in Virginia Poll show that support for Virginia's death penalty has dropped