Chronological archive
February 2008
The 146 news items published by Hands Off Cain in February 2008, in chronological order.
IRAQ. 'CHEMICAL ALI' EXECUTION APPROVED
the execution of Saddam Hussein's cousin and henchman "Chemical Ali" has
- FEBRUARY 29, 2008IraqDEATH PENALTY
IRAQ APPEALS COURT OVERTURNS US CITIZEN'S DEATH SENTENCE
an Iraqi appeals court overturned the conviction and death sentence
- FEBRUARY 29, 2008UgandaDEATH PENALTY
UGANDA. PGB SOLDIER SENTENCED TO DEATH
a soldier attached to the Presidential Guard Brigade (PGB) in Uganda
- FEBRUARY 29, 2008JapanDEATH PENALTY
the Japanese Supreme Court upheld the death penalty imposed on a man who was
the Japanese Supreme Court upheld the death penalty imposed on a man who was
- FEBRUARY 29, 2008LibyaDEATH PENALTY
GOVERNMENT SECURES PARDON FOR KANKAM
a Ghanaian citizen, Kwabena Kankam, sentenced to death in Lybia, was pardoned
- FEBRUARY 28, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA BRINGS OUT WHITE PAPER ON RULE OF LAW
China came out with a White Paper spiritedly hailing the Communist nation's
- FEBRUARY 28, 2008MississippiDEATH PENALTY
Senate Approves Death Penalty for Child Predators.
Senate Approves Death Penalty for Child Predators.
- FEBRUARY 28, 2008TexasDEATH PENALTY
In El Paso, a jury once again recommended the death penalty for Irving Alvin Davis.
In El Paso, a jury once again recommended the death penalty for Irving Alvin Davis.
- FEBRUARY 28, 2008DEATH PENALTY
The last woman on Florida's death row will get a new sentencing hearing
The last woman on Florida's death row will get a new sentencing hearing
- FEBRUARY 28, 2008BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
in Patuakhali, Bangladesh, a husband and two hired killers were
in Patuakhali, Bangladesh, a husband and two hired killers were
- FEBRUARY 28, 2008JapanDEATH PENALTY
at an appeal court in Japan, Presiding Judge Kiyoshi Kimura upheld a death
at an appeal court in Japan, Presiding Judge Kiyoshi Kimura upheld a death
- FEBRUARY 28, 2008NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
a Sokoto High court in Nigeria sentenced Mohammed Ladan to death by hanging
a Sokoto High court in Nigeria sentenced Mohammed Ladan to death by hanging
- FEBRUARY 28, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
l’Organizzazione iraniana per i diritti umani delle Minoranze ha reso noto che
l’Organizzazione iraniana per i diritti umani delle Minoranze ha reso noto che
- FEBRUARY 28, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
two members of the Kurdish minority in Iran, identified as Ali Heydarian and Farhad Vakili
two members of the Kurdish minority in Iran, identified as Ali Heydarian and Farhad Vakili
- FEBRUARY 27, 2008ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
Vernon Superior Court Judge Stanley T. Fuger Jr. has ruled
Vernon Superior Court Judge Stanley T. Fuger Jr. has ruled
- FEBRUARY 27, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Muslit Bin Sultan was beheaded in public...
Muslit Bin Sultan was beheaded in public...
- FEBRUARY 27, 2008PakistanDEATH PENALTY
Iqrar Hussain and Shabbir Billa were executed in Pakistan for murder.
Iqrar Hussain and Shabbir Billa were executed in Pakistan for murder.
- FEBRUARY 27, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
in Iran five teenagers were sentenced...
in Iran five teenagers were sentenced...
- FEBRUARY 27, 2008JapanDEATH PENALTY
at a high court in Japan, presiding Judge Masaaki Ogawa nullified
at a high court in Japan, presiding Judge Masaaki Ogawa nullified
- FEBRUARY 27, 2008DEATH PENALTY
LaRoyce Smith, whose death sentence was overturned last year
LaRoyce Smith, whose death sentence was overturned last year
- FEBRUARY 27, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
the Patna High Court in India acquitted 6 people sentenced to death and 4 people
the Patna High Court in India acquitted 6 people sentenced to death and 4 people
- FEBRUARY 27, 2008AlgeriaDEATH PENALTY
emir Abou Talha, real name Khelifi Youcef...
emir Abou Talha, real name Khelifi Youcef...
- FEBRUARY 27, 2008AlgeriaDEATH PENALTY
eight Islamists, found guilty in two separate trials...
eight Islamists, found guilty in two separate trials...
- FEBRUARY 26, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
EU ATTACKS IRAN'S NEW PENAL CODE
the European Union criticised the new penal code being drafted in Iran,
- FEBRUARY 26, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. A YOUNG MAN HANGED FOR A CRIME HE COMMITTED AT 16
The mullahs' regime hanged a young man identified as Javad Shojaii accused of a crime committed when he was 16, the state-run daily Etemad reported.
- FEBRUARY 26, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA. OPEN LETTER TO THE NATIONAL PEOPLE'S CONGRESS
the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty and the Anti-Death Penalty Asia
- FEBRUARY 26, 2008ItalyDEATH PENALTY
NETHERLANDS. AUTHORITIES BLOCK MEHDI’S TRANSFER TO UK
the Dutch authorities blocked the transfer of gay Iranian youth Mehdi Kazemi
- FEBRUARY 26, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA. CITIZEN BEHEADED FOR FATAL SHOOTING
Saudi Arabia beheaded a citizen convicted of fatally shooting another Saudi
- FEBRUARY 26, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
the Ahmedabad District and Sessions Court in India sentenced a person to death
the Ahmedabad District and Sessions Court in India sentenced a person to death
- FEBRUARY 26, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
the Madras High Court in India commuted the death sentence of a man, identified
the Madras High Court in India commuted the death sentence of a man, identified
- FEBRUARY 26, 2008SudanDEATH PENALTY
the Sudanese judiciary revealed that it had received a memorandum through the
the Sudanese judiciary revealed that it had received a memorandum through the
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- FEBRUARY 26, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Ahmed al Bahrani, sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia for murder...
Ahmed al Bahrani, sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia for murder...
- FEBRUARY 25, 2008AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
AFGHANISTAN. REPORTER DENIED ACCESS TO LAWYER
an Afghan reporter sentenced to death after downloading an article
- FEBRUARY 25, 2008FloridaDEATH PENALTY
An Orange County jury recommended today that 21-year-old Dane Abdool receive the death penalty
An Orange County jury recommended today that 21-year-old Dane Abdool receive the death penalty
- FEBRUARY 25, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. KURDISH TEACHER SENTENCED TO DEATH
Branch 30 of Iran's Revolutionary Court sentenced Kurdish teacher Farzad
- FEBRUARY 25, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
UK. NO TO DEPORTATION OF GAY IRANIAN YOUTH
in the next few hours the gay Iranian youth Mehdi Kazemi will
- FEBRUARY 25, 2008DEATH PENALTY
UN PLANS TO RESUME CAPITAL PUNISHMENT DEBATE
the contentious debate on the death penalty, which split the 192-member UN
- FEBRUARY 25, 2008DEATH PENALTY
An Orange County jury recommended today
An Orange County jury recommended today
- FEBRUARY 25, 2008VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
For the 2nd year in a row, the Virginia Senate passed le
For the 2nd year in a row, the Virginia Senate passed le
- FEBRUARY 24, 2008United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UAE. MAN EXECUTED FOR DOUBLE MURDER
an Emirati man was executed by firing squad after being convicted
- FEBRUARY 24, 2008SudanDEATH PENALTY
SUDAN. FIVE MEN FROM NILE STATE EXECUTED IN KHARTOUM
five individuals from Nile State were executed in Kobar prison in Khartoum,
- FEBRUARY 24, 2008AlgeriaDEATH PENALTY
three Islamists were sentenced to death in Algeria by the tribunal in Boumerdès...
three Islamists were sentenced to death in Algeria by the tribunal in Boumerdès...
- FEBRUARY 23, 2008NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
NIGERIA. TWO SENTENCED TO DEATH BY STONING IN KATSINA STATE
An upper Sharia Court in Dutsin-ma in Katsina State in northern
- FEBRUARY 22, 2008AlgeriaDEATH PENALTY
ALGERIA. CALL TO ABOLISH CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
Farouk Ksentini, chairman of the National Advisory Committee on Human
- FEBRUARY 22, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. DEATH SENTENCE ANNULLED AND NEW TRIAL FOR HASSANPOUR
the death sentence of Kurd journalist Adnan Hassanpour was annulled, the
- FEBRUARY 22, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
the Supreme Court of India suspended the death sentence of Mohammed Shoaib
the Supreme Court of India suspended the death sentence of Mohammed Shoaib
- FEBRUARY 21, 2008North KoreaDEATH PENALTY
NORTH KOREA DENIES EXECUTIONS OF CITIZENS REPATRIATED FROM SOUTH
North Korea blasted rumours that its citizens who were returned by South
- FEBRUARY 20, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
Six people were hanged in the Islamabad prison of Zanjan...
Six people were hanged in the Islamabad prison of Zanjan...
- FEBRUARY 20, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
four convicted murderers were hanged in Tehran's Evin prison
four convicted murderers were hanged in Tehran's Evin prison
- FEBRUARY 20, 2008DEATH PENALTY
IRAN. TEN PEOPLE HANGED IN ONE DAY
Iran hanged 10 people convicted of armed robbery and murder, the Fars news agency reported.
- FEBRUARY 20, 2008RussiaDEATH PENALTY
RUSSIA. BILL ON ABOLITION OF DEATH PENALTY SUBMITTED TO DUMA
the Russian State Duma's Legislation Committee submitted a
- FEBRUARY 20, 2008PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN. MURDER CONVICT HANGED IN KARACHI JAIL
a murder convict was hanged in the Karachi Central Jail in Pakistan
- FEBRUARY 20, 2008TunisiaDEATH PENALTY
TUNISIA. APPEALS COURT COMMUTES TERRORISM DEATH SENTENCE
a Tunisian appeals court commuted the death sentence of a suspected Islamic
- FEBRUARY 20, 2008TunisiaDEATH PENALTY
TUNISIA. APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCE FOR MILITANT
a Tunisian appeals court upheld a death sentence of a suspected Islamic
- FEBRUARY 20, 2008South KoreaDEATH PENALTY
SOUTH KOREA. FISHERMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH
a 71 year old fisherman, identified only by the surname Oh, charged with
- FEBRUARY 20, 2008BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
six men, four in absentia, were sentenced to death for a murder at Rajoir
six men, four in absentia, were sentenced to death for a murder at Rajoir
- FEBRUARY 19, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA. SAUDI EXECUTED FOR MURDER AND ARMED ROBBERY
a Saudi man, Rashed bin Rafia, was beheaded by the sword in the
- FEBRUARY 19, 2008IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
INDONESIA AGREES DEATH SENTENCE AGAINST CHEMICAL WEAPONS USE
the Indonesian House of Representatives endorsed a bill
- FEBRUARY 19, 2008BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
a Bangladeshi court sentenced six young men to death for raping
a Bangladeshi court sentenced six young men to death for raping
- FEBRUARY 19, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
Mohammad Latif, 18, whose death sentence had been approved...
Mohammad Latif, 18, whose death sentence had been approved...
- FEBRUARY 19, 2008SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
in the Abud-waq district of central Somalia, regional authorities carried out the
in the Abud-waq district of central Somalia, regional authorities carried out the
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- FEBRUARY 19, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
a youth was sentenced to death by a local court in Bihar, India, for murdering his
a youth was sentenced to death by a local court in Bihar, India, for murdering his
- FEBRUARY 19, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
six prisoners, Mohammadreza 30, Majid...
six prisoners, Mohammadreza 30, Majid...
- FEBRUARY 18, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA. MAN BEHEADED AFTER BEATING HIS MOTHER TO DEATH
a Saudi man convicted of killing his mother after beating her to death
- FEBRUARY 18, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
Iran hanged two men convicted of murder in a prison in
Iran hanged two men convicted of murder in a prison in
- FEBRUARY 18, 2008UgandaDEATH PENALTY
the Court of Appeal in Uganda upheld a death sentence against two men, who
the Court of Appeal in Uganda upheld a death sentence against two men, who
- FEBRUARY 18, 2008MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
the Court of Appeal in Singapore rejected the appeal of three Malaysian citizens...
the Court of Appeal in Singapore rejected the appeal of three Malaysian citizens...
- FEBRUARY 18, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
a 30 years old woman, identified as Zahra...
a 30 years old woman, identified as Zahra...
- FEBRUARY 17, 2008North KoreaDEATH PENALTY
22 N KOREANS EXECUTED FOR DEFECTION ATTEMPT
twenty-two North Koreans, sent back to the North by South Korean authorities earlier this month after their fishing boats drifted into South Korean waters, were reportedly executed by a firing squad.
- FEBRUARY 17, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
a death sentence issued by Bench 133 of Mashhad Public
a death sentence issued by Bench 133 of Mashhad Public
- FEBRUARY 17, 2008BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH HANDS DEATH SENTENCE TO 3 ISLAMISTS
a special Bangladesh court sentenced three members of militant Islamic groups to
- FEBRUARY 17, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
according to the Justice Department of Khorasan Razavi Province
according to the Justice Department of Khorasan Razavi Province
- FEBRUARY 17, 2008IraqDEATH PENALTY
COURT CONDEMNS 170 DEFENDANTS
the Baghdad Central Criminal Court in Iraq condemned...
- FEBRUARY 16, 2008YemenDEATH PENALTY
YEMEN. TWO MEN SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER FALSE PLOT
A Yemeni state security court sentenced two men to death for passing on
- FEBRUARY 16, 2008LibyaDEATH PENALTY
LIBYA. TWO GHANAIANS EXCUTED FOR MURDER
two Ghanaian nationals and a Gambian were executed by firing squad at the Kofiya Rehabilitation Facility in Benghazi, after pleas for clemency and Ghanaian President John Agyekum Kufuor’s last-minute intervention for a stay of execution were turned down.,
- FEBRUARY 16, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
according to the official Iranian news agency IRNA...
according to the official Iranian news agency IRNA...
- FEBRUARY 16, 2008WyomingDEATH PENALTY
U.S. District Court Judge Clarence Brimmer in Wyoming has overturned
U.S. District Court Judge Clarence Brimmer in Wyoming has overturned
- FEBRUARY 16, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
a court in India sentenced a man to death for the murder of his wife and three
a court in India sentenced a man to death for the murder of his wife and three
- FEBRUARY 16, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
an Indian tribunal sentenced Shahla Jahed...
an Indian tribunal sentenced Shahla Jahed...
- FEBRUARY 15, 2008NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
NIGERIA. SIX SHARIAH CONVICTS AWAIT STONING DEATH IN BAUCHI
six people convicted by Islamic Shariah courts in a
- FEBRUARY 15, 2008JapanDEATH PENALTY
JAPAN. SUPREME COURT SEALS 5TH DEATH PENALTY FOR AUM MEMBER
the Japanese Supreme Court rejected an appeal
- FEBRUARY 15, 2008TexasDEATH PENALTY
The state will not seek the death penalty against Johnny Paul Penry
The state will not seek the death penalty against Johnny Paul Penry
- FEBRUARY 15, 2008MississippiDEATH PENALTY
in Noxubee County Circuit Court, Kennedy Brewer, black, 36, who had served time on death row, was officially freed
in Noxubee County Circuit Court, Kennedy Brewer, black, 36, who had served time on death row, was officially freed
- FEBRUARY 14, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA. HALT WOMAN'S EXECUTION FOR 'WITCHCRAFT'
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia should halt the execution of Fawza Falih and void her conviction for "witchcraft," Human Rights Watch said.
- FEBRUARY 14, 2008PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN. DEATH SENTENCE TO TWO CONVICTS
in Daska, Paklistan, Additional District & Session Judge Khawaja
- FEBRUARY 14, 2008CyprusDEATH PENALTY
CYPRUS. OHIO DOCTOR APPEALS EXTRADITION OVER WIFE'S POISONING DEATH
in Cyprus, the lawyers of an American doctor accused of poisoning his wife
- FEBRUARY 14, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
according to an Interior Ministry spokesperson...
according to an Interior Ministry spokesperson...
- FEBRUARY 13, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA. CITIZEN BEHEADED FOR MURDER
Saudi authorities beheaded a citizen convicted of killing a compatriot
- FEBRUARY 13, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN QUASHES EXECUTION VERDICT FOR FOOTBALL CASE WOMAN
Iran quashed the conviction of a woman sentenced to death for murdering a
- FEBRUARY 13, 2008BahamasDEATH PENALTY
Senior Justice Anita Allen sentenced 35 year old Ian Knowles to death for
Senior Justice Anita Allen sentenced 35 year old Ian Knowles to death for
- FEBRUARY 13, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
in Saudi Arabia, the execution of Fawza Falih...
in Saudi Arabia, the execution of Fawza Falih...
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- FEBRUARY 13, 2008MoroccoDEATH PENALTY
the Court of Appeal in Salé, Morocco, commuted the death sentence of Amine Mrini...
the Court of Appeal in Salé, Morocco, commuted the death sentence of Amine Mrini...
- FEBRUARY 12, 2008GuatemalaDEATH PENALTY
GUATEMALA LIFTS MORATORIUM ON EXECUTIONS
Guatemalan lawmakers gave the president the ability to pardon or commute
- FEBRUARY 12, 2008DEATH PENALTY
IRAN. RADICALS MOBILISED TO SAVE TWO GAY YOUTHS
the International mobilisation to save two youths sentenced to death in
- FEBRUARY 11, 2008United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA. EXECUTION SOUGHT FOR SIX DETAINEES IN 9/11 ATTACKS
the US military is requesting the death penalty for six terrorist suspects accused
- FEBRUARY 11, 2008DEATH PENALTY
NORTH KOREA GIVES DEATH SENTENCE FOR AIDING ESCAPEES
in Hoeryo'ng, the North Hamgyo'ng Provincial Court pronounced on December
- FEBRUARY 11, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. LIFE OF A TEENAGE HANGS IN BALANCE
despite widespread international calls by humanitarian organizations for stay of
- FEBRUARY 11, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. YOUNG BELUCHI JOURNALIST CONDEMNED TO DEATH
Yaghoub Mehrnahad, a student and journalist from the Beluchi ethnic group, is the
- FEBRUARY 11, 2008BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH. MAN AWARDED DEATH SENTENCE FOR KILLING WIFE FOR DOWRY
a 35 year old man was awarded the death sentence for killing his wife for dowry
- FEBRUARY 11, 2008AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
James Harvey Callahan, sentenced to death for the 1982 rape and murder of
James Harvey Callahan, sentenced to death for the 1982 rape and murder of Rebecca Suzanne Howelmurder, won a reprieve
- FEBRUARY 10, 2008JapanDEATH PENALTY
JAPAN. MPS MOOT HALT TO EXECUTIONS
a cross-party group of Japanese legislators drafted a bill proposing
- FEBRUARY 10, 2008UgandaDEATH PENALTY
UGANDA. SOLDIER SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER MURDER
the court martial sitting at the Community Centre in Mubende district in Uganda
- FEBRUARY 9, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
the Iranian judiciary acquitted a young man, identified only by his first name
the Iranian judiciary acquitted a young man, identified only by his first name
- FEBRUARY 8, 2008NebraskaDEATH PENALTY
NEBRASKA (USA). STATE COURT SAYS ELECTRIC CHAIR UNCONSTITUTIONAL
The Nebraska Supreme Court struck down the state's sole means of execution,
- FEBRUARY 8, 2008CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
A federal judge, Consuelo B. Marshall of Federal District Court, overturned the conviction of Richard R. Ramirez.
A federal judge, Consuelo B. Marshall of Federal District Court, overturned the conviction of Richard R. Ramirez.
- FEBRUARY 8, 2008South CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
Louis "Mick" Winkler, 47, will be put to death for killing his estranged wife
Louis "Mick" Winkler, 47, will be put to death for killing his estranged wife
- FEBRUARY 8, 2008IraqDEATH PENALTY
seven people under sentence of death, in Iraq, had their sentences upheld by the Cassation Court...
seven people under sentence of death, in Iraq, had their sentences upheld by the Cassation Court...
- FEBRUARY 7, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA. 8 BANGLADESHIS ON DEATH ROW
the relatives of eight expatriate Bangladeshi workers sentenced to death by a
- FEBRUARY 7, 2008DEATH PENALTY
IRAN HANGS MAN CONVICTED OF CHILD MURDERS
Iran hanged a man for murdering four boys, Tehran Emrooz newspaper reported. The man, who was not identified, was to have been hanged in public in the central city of Yazd.
- FEBRUARY 7, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN HANGS MAN CONVICTED OF CHILD MURDERS
Iran hanged a man for murdering four boys, Tehran Emrooz newspaper reported.
- FEBRUARY 7, 2008DEATH PENALTY
Bill ending Nebraska's death penalty advances
Bill ending Nebraska's death penalty advances
- FEBRUARY 7, 2008JapanDEATH PENALTY
the Fukuoka High Court in Japan upheld the death penalty of a 38 year old man
the Fukuoka High Court in Japan upheld the death penalty of a 38 year old man
- FEBRUARY 7, 2008DenmarkDEATH PENALTY
Denmark said it would extradite Purulia arms drop accused Kim Davey only if
Denmark said it would extradite Purulia arms drop accused Kim Davey only if
- FEBRUARY 6, 2008BelarusDEATH PENALTY
COUNCIL OF EUROPE CONDEMNS BELARUS OVER EXECUTIONS
the Council of Europe, the continent's main rights watchdog, condemned
- FEBRUARY 6, 2008IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA. MUMBAI'S FIRST DEATH PENALTY IN A DRUG CASE
Gulamali Mallick became the first person in Mumbai, India, to
- FEBRUARY 6, 2008AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
AFGHANISTAN. JOURNALIST MAY ESCAPE DEATH PENALTY
"I am not worried for his life. I'm sure Afghanistan's justice system will
- FEBRUARY 6, 2008TexasDEATH PENALTY
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ordered a new punishment phase
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ordered a new punishment phase
- FEBRUARY 6, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Khaled bin Atyan bin Maafa al-Daadaiwas was beheaded in public...
Khaled bin Atyan bin Maafa al-Daadaiwas was beheaded in public...
- FEBRUARY 6, 2008BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
a trial court in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, sentenced a man
a trial court in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, sentenced a man
- FEBRUARY 6, 2008YemenDEATH PENALTY
INTERNATIONAL APPEALS TO SAVE FATIMA BADI
Amnesty International is appealing the death sentence of Fatima Hussein Badi, a 43 year old Yemeni housewife and mother of four, who faces imminent execution.
- FEBRUARY 5, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. MAN GETS DEATH SENTENCE FOR BEING DRUNK
an Iranian court sentenced a 22 year old man to death for violating the Islamic
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- FEBRUARY 5, 2008BelarusDEATH PENALTY
BELARUS. THREE MEMBERS OF MAROZAW GANG EXECUTED BY SHOOTING
three members of the Marozaw gang that terrorized the Homyel
- FEBRUARY 5, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA BEHEADS CITIZEN CONVICTED OF MURDER
Saudi Arabian authorities beheaded a Saudi man convicted of killing a fellow
- FEBRUARY 5, 2008IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
three of the Bali bombers were granted a last minute
three of the Bali bombers were granted a last minute
- FEBRUARY 5, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. DRAFT LAW PROPOSES DEATH PENALTY FOR RELIGIOUS CONVERSION
the Iranian Parliament is reviewing a draft penal code that for the first time in
- FEBRUARY 5, 2008OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
Tulsa County jurors handed Phillip Anthony Summers two death sentences
Tulsa County jurors handed Phillip Anthony Summers two death sentences
- FEBRUARY 5, 2008VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
The Virginia Senate voted 24 to 14 to eliminate the "triggerman" rule
The Virginia Senate voted 24 to 14 to eliminate the "triggerman" rule
- FEBRUARY 4, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. NINE MINORS WAITING TO BE HANGED
nine minors condemned to death in Iran are waiting in prison for their 18th
- FEBRUARY 4, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA. THREE FOREIGNERS BEHEADED
Saudi Arabia beheaded an Indian, an Iraqi and a Pakistani after they were
- FEBRUARY 4, 2008BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH. TWO YOUNG MEN TO HANG FOR MURDER IN CHITTAGONG
two young men are to walk the gallows for the murder of a money exchange trader
- FEBRUARY 4, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. TWO SISTERS FACE STONING FOR ADULTERY
two Iranian sisters convicted of adultery face being stoned to death after the Supreme Court upheld the death sentences against them, the Etemad newspaper quoted their lawyer as saying.
- FEBRUARY 4, 2008JapanDEATH PENALTY
in Japan, the Maebashi District Court convicted Yamaguchi
in Japan, the Maebashi District Court convicted Yamaguchi
- FEBRUARY 4, 2008DEATH PENALTY
A bill to expand ...
A bill to expand ...
- FEBRUARY 4, 2008Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia beheaded an Indian...
Saudi Arabia beheaded an Indian...
- FEBRUARY 4, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
Iranian Supreme Court upheld the death sentence...
Iranian Supreme Court upheld the death sentence...
- FEBRUARY 4, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
the People’s High Court in Liaoning, China...
the People’s High Court in Liaoning, China...
- FEBRUARY 3, 2008IllinoisDEATH PENALTY
For the 6th year in a row, University of Illinois ...
For the 6th year in a row, University of Illinois ...
- FEBRUARY 2, 2008AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
AFGHANISTAN. SENATE REVOKES SUPPORT OF DEATH SENTENCE
the Afghan Senate withdrew its demand for the death sentence for Sayed
- FEBRUARY 1, 2008JapanDEATH PENALTY
JAPAN EXECUTES THREE PRISONERS ON DEATH ROW
Japan executed three men convicted of murder, the Justice
- FEBRUARY 1, 2008IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH BY STONING
an Iranian music teacher, Abdollah Farivar Moghaddam, has been sentenced to death by stoning, for having relations with one of his students.
- FEBRUARY 1, 2008FloridaDEATH PENALTY
Orange-Osceola Chief Judge Belvin Perry ...
Orange-Osceola Chief Judge Belvin Perry ...
- FEBRUARY 1, 2008UtahDEATH PENALTY
Floyd Eugene Maestas listened to a soft...
Floyd Eugene Maestas listened to a soft...
- FEBRUARY 1, 2008PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
Jurors had imposed the death penalty on Dennis Reed
Jurors had imposed the death penalty on Dennis Reed
- FEBRUARY 1, 2008MissouriDEATH PENALTY
Judge Melvyn W. Wiesman upheld the death sentence ...
Judge Melvyn W. Wiesman upheld the death sentence ...
- FEBRUARY 1, 2008DEATH PENALTY
A jury recommended a man get the death penalty ...
A jury recommended a man get the death penalty ...
- FEBRUARY 1, 2008ChinaDEATH PENALTY
an unidentified man was sentenced to death in China for the murder of Tatiana Doronina...
an unidentified man was sentenced to death in China for the murder of Tatiana Doronina...