United States 2016

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News on United States in 2016

AUGUST 30, 2016United States
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USA - President Barack Obama today reduced the prison sentences of 111 Americans convicted of drug crimes
USA - President Barack Obama today reduced the prison sentences of 111 Americans convicted of drug crimes
AUGUST 29, 2016United States
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USA - FBI Documents Show States' Claims of Threats to Execution Drug Suppliers Were Exaggerated
USA - FBI Documents Show States' Claims of Threats to Execution Drug Suppliers Were Exaggerated
AUGUST 5, 2016United States
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USA - Connecticut. Judge Fasano resentenced Sedrick Cobb to two life terms without the possibility of release
USA - Connecticut. Judge Fasano resentenced Sedrick Cobb to two life terms without the possibility of release
JULY 26, 2016United States
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USA - Sept. 11 prosecutors ask judge to accept 2,976 death certificates as evidence.
USA - Sept. 11 prosecutors ask judge to accept 2,976 death certificates as evidence.
JULY 26, 2016United States
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USA: SEPT. 11 PROSECUTORS ASK JUDGE TO ACCEPT 2,976 DEATH CERTIFICATES AS EVIDENCE
A war crimes prosecutor on Tuesday asked the judge to put 2,976 death certificates of the people killed on
JULY 19, 2016United States
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USA - The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces ordered a new sentencing hearing for Andrew Paul Witt
USA - The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces ordered a new sentencing hearing for Andrew Paul Witt
JULY 19, 2016United States
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USA: COURT OF APPEALS ORDERS NEW SENTENCING HEARING FOR ANDREW PAUL WITT
The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces ordered a new sentencing hearing for Andrew Paul Witt. In the
JULY 10, 2016Canada
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CANADA - Poll: 58% of Canadians favor the death penalty.
CANADA - Poll: 58% of Canadians favor the death penalty.
JULY 1, 2016United States
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USA - A Mid-Year Review: Halfway Through 2016, Execution Pace Remains at Historic Low.
USA - A Mid-Year Review: Halfway Through 2016, Execution Pace Remains at Historic Low.
JULY 1, 2016United States
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USA - 14% of Death Row Inmates Are There Because of Just 5 Prosecutors
USA - 14% of Death Row Inmates Are There Because of Just 5 Prosecutors
JULY 1, 2016United States
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USA - Al-Zawahri, has threatened the United States if the execution of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev goes ahead
USA - Al-Zawahri, has threatened the United States if the execution of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev goes ahead
JULY 1, 2016United States
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USA: 14% OF DEATH ROW INMATES ARE THERE BECAUSE OF JUST 5 PROSECUTORS
Just 5 prosecutors representing less than 0.2% of US counties are responsible for 14% of all people
JULY 1, 2016United States
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AL-QAEDA WARNS US OF 'GRAVEST CONSEQUENCES' IF DEATH SENTENCE IS CARRIED ON BOSTON MARATHON BOMBER
The leader of Al-Qaeda, Al-Zawahri, has threatened the United States with "grave consequences" if the
JUNE 28, 2016United States
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USA - ‘El Chapo’ extradition to US halted by Mexico judge over death penalty fears.
USA - ‘El Chapo’ extradition to US halted by Mexico judge over death penalty fears.
JUNE 6, 2016United States
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USA - Alabama. The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in the case of Ronnie Lynn Kirksey.
USA - Alabama. The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in the case of Ronnie Lynn Kirksey.
JUNE 3, 2016United States
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USA - President Barack Obama issued 42 commutations, adding to 348, a historic total.
USA - President Barack Obama issued 42 commutations, adding to 348, a historic total.
JUNE 1, 2016United States
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USA - Secret Execution Practices Become Increasingly Questionable
USA - Secret Execution Practices Become Increasingly Questionable
MAY 24, 2016United States
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USA - Bernie Sanders Opposes Death Penalty For Dylann Roof
USA - Bernie Sanders Opposes Death Penalty For Dylann Roof
MAY 24, 2016United States
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USA - The U.S. Department of Justice will seek the death penalty against Dylann Roof
USA - The U.S. Department of Justice will seek the death penalty against Dylann Roof
MAY 24, 2016United States
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USA: BERNIE SANDERS OPPOSES DEATH PENALTY FOR DYLANN ROOF
The Justice Department announced on Tuesday it would seek the death penalty in the case of accused
MAY 24, 2016United States
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USA: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WILL SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY AGAINST DYLANN ROOF
The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that they will seek the death penalty against Dylann Roof,
MAY 16, 2016United States
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USA - California. Judge Candace J. Beason sentenced Romaine Martin to death
USA - California. Judge Candace J. Beason sentenced Romaine Martin to death
MAY 13, 2016United States
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USA - Pfizer Blocks the Use of Its Drugs in Executions.
USA - Pfizer Blocks the Use of Its Drugs in Executions.
MAY 13, 2016United States
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USA: PFIZER BLOCKS THE USE OF ITS DRUGS IN EXECUTIONS
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced today that it has imposed sweeping controls on the distribution of its products to ensure that none are used in lethal injections, a step that closes off the last remaining open-market source of drugs used in exec
MAY 10, 2016United States
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USA - The Department of Justice will not seek the death penalty against Ahmed Abu Khattala
USA - The Department of Justice will not seek the death penalty against Ahmed Abu Khattala
MAY 10, 2016United States
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USA: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WILL NOT SEEK DEATH PENALTY AGAINST AHMED ABU KHATTALA
The United States Department of Justice has announced that it will not seek the death penalty against
APRIL 27, 2016United States
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USA - Thre names of the 49 death sentences of 2015
USA - Thre names of the 49 death sentences of 2015
APRIL 21, 2016United States
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USA - Missouri. Oklahoma. Missouri Execution Drug Supplier Being Sold After Committing 1892 Violations of Pharmacy Regulations.
USA - Missouri. Oklahoma. Missouri Execution Drug Supplier Being Sold After Committing 1892 Violations of Pharmacy Regulations.
APRIL 15, 2016United States
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USA: FDA BLOCKS TEXAS IMPORT OF EXECUTION DRUG
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has told the Texas Department of Criminal Justice it is tentatively
APRIL 12, 2016United States
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USA - Mylan reprimanded for drug used in at least one Alabama execution.
USA - Mylan reprimanded for drug used in at least one Alabama execution.

United States 2016

USA - President Barack Obama today reduced the prison sentences of 111 Americans convicted of drug crimes

USA - FBI Documents Show States' Claims of Threats to Execution Drug Suppliers Were Exaggerated

USA - Connecticut. Judge Fasano resentenced Sedrick Cobb to two life terms without the possibility of release

USA - Sept. 11 prosecutors ask judge to accept 2,976 death certificates as evidence.

USA: SEPT. 11 PROSECUTORS ASK JUDGE TO ACCEPT 2,976 DEATH CERTIFICATES AS EVIDENCE

USA - The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces ordered a new sentencing hearing for Andrew Paul Witt

USA: COURT OF APPEALS ORDERS NEW SENTENCING HEARING FOR ANDREW PAUL WITT

CANADA - Poll: 58% of Canadians favor the death penalty.

USA - A Mid-Year Review: Halfway Through 2016, Execution Pace Remains at Historic Low.

USA - 14% of Death Row Inmates Are There Because of Just 5 Prosecutors

USA - Al-Zawahri, has threatened the United States if the execution of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev goes ahead

USA: 14% OF DEATH ROW INMATES ARE THERE BECAUSE OF JUST 5 PROSECUTORS

AL-QAEDA WARNS US OF 'GRAVEST CONSEQUENCES' IF DEATH SENTENCE IS CARRIED ON BOSTON MARATHON BOMBER

USA - ‘El Chapo’ extradition to US halted by Mexico judge over death penalty fears.

USA - Alabama. The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in the case of Ronnie Lynn Kirksey.

USA - President Barack Obama issued 42 commutations, adding to 348, a historic total.

USA - Secret Execution Practices Become Increasingly Questionable

USA - Bernie Sanders Opposes Death Penalty For Dylann Roof

USA - The U.S. Department of Justice will seek the death penalty against Dylann Roof

USA: BERNIE SANDERS OPPOSES DEATH PENALTY FOR DYLANN ROOF

USA: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WILL SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY AGAINST DYLANN ROOF

USA - California. Judge Candace J. Beason sentenced Romaine Martin to death

USA - Pfizer Blocks the Use of Its Drugs in Executions.

USA: PFIZER BLOCKS THE USE OF ITS DRUGS IN EXECUTIONS

USA - The Department of Justice will not seek the death penalty against Ahmed Abu Khattala

USA: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WILL NOT SEEK DEATH PENALTY AGAINST AHMED ABU KHATTALA

USA - Thre names of the 49 death sentences of 2015

USA - Missouri. Oklahoma. Missouri Execution Drug Supplier Being Sold After Committing 1892 Violations of Pharmacy Regulations.

USA: FDA BLOCKS TEXAS IMPORT OF EXECUTION DRUG

USA - Mylan reprimanded for drug used in at least one Alabama execution.

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