United States 2012

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News on United States in 2012

DECEMBER 28, 2012United States
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USA - The latest edition of Death Row USA showed a decrease of 43 inmates under sentence of death
USA - The latest edition of Death Row USA showed a decrease of 43 inmates under sentence of death
DECEMBER 18, 2012United States
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USA - The death penalty in 2012: Year End Report. From the Death Penalty Information Center
USA - The death penalty in 2012: Year End Report. From the Death Penalty Information Center
DECEMBER 18, 2012United States
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USA: DPIC'S YEAR END REPORT
Just four states carried out more than three-fourths of the executions in the United
NOVEMBER 30, 2012United States
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USA - This year, the United States should not exceed the number of executions of the past few years, and then confirm the positive trend.
USA - This year, the United States should not exceed the number of executions of the past few years, and then confirm the positive trend.
NOVEMBER 30, 2012United States
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US: POSITIVE TREND CONFIRMED
This year, the United States should not exceed the number of executions of the past few years, and then confirm the positive trend.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012Missouri
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USA - Drug maker Fresenius Kabi USA said today it won't sell Propofol for use in U.S. executions.
USA - Drug maker Fresenius Kabi USA said today it won't sell Propofol for use in U.S. executions.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012United States
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USA: ANOTHER MANUFACTURER BLOCKS DRUG FOR EXECUTION USE
A manufacturer of the anesthetic blamed for Michael Jackson's death said today
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012United States
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USA - Evidence Does Not Support Death Penalty As Deterrent.
USA - Evidence Does Not Support Death Penalty As Deterrent.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012United States
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USA: EVIDENCE DOES NOT SUPPORT DEATH PENALTY AS DETERRENT
In an editorial, the Sacramento Bee of California sharply challenged the theory that
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012United States
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AMERICAN SAMOA: GOVERNOR MOVES TO REPEAL DEATH PENALTY
American Samoa's governor wants to get rid of the death penalty in the U.S. territory.
JULY 14, 2012United States
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USA - Military. Lawyers For 9/11 Suspects Want Legal Proceedings Held During Ramadan.
USA - Military. Lawyers For 9/11 Suspects Want Legal Proceedings Held During Ramadan.
JULY 14, 2012United States
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USA: LAWYERS FOR 9/11 SUSPECTS WANT LEGAL PROCEEDINGS HELD DURING RAMADAN
Lawyers for the 5 men charged in the September 11th attacks want legal proceedings put on
JULY 11, 2012United States
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USA - Great Britain. Vince Cable is prohibiting the export of Propofol used in American prisons
USA - Great Britain. Vince Cable is prohibiting the export of Propofol used in American prisons
JULY 2, 2012United States
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USA - Results of a study to determine how often modern DNA testing of evidence from older cases confirms the original conviction.
USA - Results of a study to determine how often modern DNA testing of evidence from older cases confirms the original conviction.
JUNE 25, 2012United States
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USA - No More Life Without Parole for Juveniles, Supreme Court Rules
USA - No More Life Without Parole for Juveniles, Supreme Court Rules
JUNE 25, 2012United States
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USA: NO MORE LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR JUVENILES, COURT RULES
The US Supreme Court says it's unconstitutional to sentence juveniles to life in prison without
JUNE 11, 2012United States
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USA - Supreme Court Turns Down New Guantanamo Appeals
USA - Supreme Court Turns Down New Guantanamo Appeals
JUNE 11, 2012United States
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USA: SUPREME COURT TURNS DOWN NEW GUANTANAMO APPEALS
The Supreme Court declined to take a new look at the rights of foreign prisoners held for the
JUNE 6, 2012Rhode Island
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USA - Rhode Island. U.S. District Judge William Smith has ordered the U.S. DoJ to indicate whether it will seek the death penalty for Jason Pleau
USA - Rhode Island. U.S. District Judge William Smith has ordered the U.S. DoJ to indicate whether it will seek the death penalty for Jason Pleau
MAY 29, 2012United States
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USA - 3 % of US Executions Since 1900 Were Botched, Study Finds.
USA - 3 % of US Executions Since 1900 Were Botched, Study Finds.
MAY 29, 2012United States
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USA: THREE PERCENT OF EXECUTIONS SINCE 1900 WERE BOTCHED, STUDY FINDS
since the beginning of the 20th century, an estimated 3 % of all executions in the United
MAY 23, 2012United States
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USA - A new book explores whether the families of murder victims obtain closure from an execution
USA - A new book explores whether the families of murder victims obtain closure from an execution
MAY 21, 2012United States
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USA - A new National Registry of Exonerations – a database of over 2,000 prisoners exonerated since 1989
USA - A new National Registry of Exonerations – a database of over 2,000 prisoners exonerated since 1989
MAY 21, 2012United States
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USA - 15 states urged the U.S. Justice Department to intervene to help import thiopental
USA - 15 states urged the U.S. Justice Department to intervene to help import thiopental
MAY 21, 2012United States
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USA: 15 STATES URGE FEDS TO HELP IMPORT LETHAL INJECTION DRUG
15 states urged the U.S. Justice Department to intervene to help import thiopental (brand name
MAY 21, 2012United States
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USA: REGISTRY TALLIES OVER 2,000 WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS SINCE 1989
The University of Michigan law school and Northwestern University have compiled a new National
MAY 18, 2012United States
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USA - Foreign Nationals: The Importance of Intervention for Citizens of Other Countries Facing U.S. Death Penalty. A new video
USA - Foreign Nationals: The Importance of Intervention for Citizens of Other Countries Facing U.S. Death Penalty. A new video
MAY 11, 2012United States
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USA: THE ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH URGES MISSOURI TO END ITS DEATH PENALTY
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch urged Missouri to end its death penalty as the system has
MAY 10, 2012United States
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USA - Federal. Judge Mark L. Wolf has vacated the death sentence of Gary Lee Sampson, 52, white.
USA - Federal. Judge Mark L. Wolf has vacated the death sentence of Gary Lee Sampson, 52, white.
APRIL 25, 2012United States
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USA - Jimmy Carter, Former President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Calls for End to Death Penalty
USA - Jimmy Carter, Former President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Calls for End to Death Penalty

United States 2012

USA - The latest edition of Death Row USA showed a decrease of 43 inmates under sentence of death

USA - The death penalty in 2012: Year End Report. From the Death Penalty Information Center

USA: DPIC'S YEAR END REPORT

USA - This year, the United States should not exceed the number of executions of the past few years, and then confirm the positive trend.

US: POSITIVE TREND CONFIRMED

USA - Drug maker Fresenius Kabi USA said today it won't sell Propofol for use in U.S. executions.

USA: ANOTHER MANUFACTURER BLOCKS DRUG FOR EXECUTION USE

USA - Evidence Does Not Support Death Penalty As Deterrent.

USA: EVIDENCE DOES NOT SUPPORT DEATH PENALTY AS DETERRENT

AMERICAN SAMOA: GOVERNOR MOVES TO REPEAL DEATH PENALTY

USA - Military. Lawyers For 9/11 Suspects Want Legal Proceedings Held During Ramadan.

USA: LAWYERS FOR 9/11 SUSPECTS WANT LEGAL PROCEEDINGS HELD DURING RAMADAN

USA - Great Britain. Vince Cable is prohibiting the export of Propofol used in American prisons

USA - Results of a study to determine how often modern DNA testing of evidence from older cases confirms the original conviction.

USA - No More Life Without Parole for Juveniles, Supreme Court Rules

USA: NO MORE LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR JUVENILES, COURT RULES

USA - Supreme Court Turns Down New Guantanamo Appeals

USA: SUPREME COURT TURNS DOWN NEW GUANTANAMO APPEALS

USA - Rhode Island. U.S. District Judge William Smith has ordered the U.S. DoJ to indicate whether it will seek the death penalty for Jason Pleau

USA - 3 % of US Executions Since 1900 Were Botched, Study Finds.

USA: THREE PERCENT OF EXECUTIONS SINCE 1900 WERE BOTCHED, STUDY FINDS

USA - A new book explores whether the families of murder victims obtain closure from an execution

USA - A new National Registry of Exonerations – a database of over 2,000 prisoners exonerated since 1989

USA - 15 states urged the U.S. Justice Department to intervene to help import thiopental

USA: 15 STATES URGE FEDS TO HELP IMPORT LETHAL INJECTION DRUG

USA: REGISTRY TALLIES OVER 2,000 WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS SINCE 1989

USA - Foreign Nationals: The Importance of Intervention for Citizens of Other Countries Facing U.S. Death Penalty. A new video

USA: THE ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH URGES MISSOURI TO END ITS DEATH PENALTY

USA - Federal. Judge Mark L. Wolf has vacated the death sentence of Gary Lee Sampson, 52, white.

USA - Jimmy Carter, Former President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Calls for End to Death Penalty

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