Chronological archive
April 2012
The 135 news items published by Hands Off Cain in April 2012, in chronological order.
UAE: DEATH SENTENCE UPHELD FOR PROSTITUTE MURDERERS
In Dubai, two men handed the death penalty for the murder of a prostitute failed in their bid
- APRIL 30, 2012BotswanaDEATH PENALTY
a Francistown High Court judge, Justice Kholisani Solo...
a Francistown High Court judge, Justice Kholisani Solo...
APRIL 30, 2012Myanmar (Burma)DEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: MYANMAR REFUGEES TO HANG FOR DRUGS
Three Myanmar refugees have been sentenced to death in Myanmar for drug trafficking
APRIL 30, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: CRPF EX-COP SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING SEVEN
A former Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable was sentenced to death in Andhra
APRIL 30, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCE FOR GHOLAMREZA KHOSRAVI
Iran’s Supreme Court has approved a death sentence for Gholamreza Khosravi Savadjani, a
APRIL 30, 2012MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: DUO'S DEATH SENTENCE FOR MURDER OF COLLEGE STUDENT UPHELD
In Malaysia, the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya upheld the conviction and death sentence of
APRIL 30, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FOUR PRISONERS EXECUTED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Four prisoners were hanged in the prison of Shahrud, Iran, early in the morning.
- APRIL 30, 2012JordanDEATH PENALTY
JORDAN: MAN TO HANG FOR RAPING, KILLING GIRLFRIEND
A Jordanian was condemned to death for raping and stabbing his teenage girlfriend to death
- APRIL 29, 2012RussiaDEATH PENALTY
offenders can be sentenced to death.
offenders can be sentenced to death.
APRIL 29, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: PRESIDENT PRATIBHA PATIL COMMUTES DEATH SENTENCE OF SERVANT WHO KILLED 3 PERSONS
President Pratibha Patil of India commuted the death sentence of a domestic help, who
APRIL 27, 2012ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: EX-POLITICAL ADVISOR SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR BRIBERY
A Chinese court sentenced Song Chenguang, former senior political advisor of east
- APRIL 26, 2012DEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA): BEUNKA ADAMS EXECUTED
Beunka Adams, 29, black, was executed in Texas.
- APRIL 26, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
Afghanistan and Iran have agreed to a prisoner exchange...
Afghanistan and Iran have agreed to a prisoner exchange...
- APRIL 26, 2012ZambiaDEATH PENALTY
Supreme Court judge Gregory Phiri has sentenced six men of Lusaka...
Supreme Court judge Gregory Phiri has sentenced six men of Lusaka...
- APRIL 26, 2012TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Beunka Adams, 29, black, was executed
USA - Texas. Beunka Adams, 29, black, was executed
APRIL 26, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: SAUDI EXECUTED FOR MURDER
Saudi Arabia beheaded a man for murder in the kingdom's southeastern region of Asir, the
APRIL 26, 2012LebanonDEATH PENALTYLEBANON: DEATH SENTENCE ORDERED AGAINST 26 SUSPECTS LINKED TO ESTONIAN ABDUCTION
In Lebanon, the military tribunal issued the death sentence against 26 individuals for
- APRIL 26, 2012FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Judge William Hallman sentenced Carl Dausch, 53, white, to death
USA - Florida. Judge William Hallman sentenced Carl Dausch, 53, white, to death
- APRIL 25, 2012DEATH PENALTY
CONNECTICUT (USA): GOVERNOR MALLOY SIGNS DEATH PENALTY REPEAL
Governor Dannel Malloy signed into law a bill that replaces the death penalty with life without
- APRIL 25, 2012DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: 13 PRISONERS EXECUTED
Five prisoners were executed in the prison of Shahrud (northern Iran), reported the offcial Iranian sources.
- APRIL 25, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the official website of the Iranian judiciary in Semnan Province five prisoners,
According to the official website of the Iranian judiciary in Semnan Province five prisoners,
- APRIL 25, 2012ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
USA - Connecticut. Poll: voters oppose death penalty repeal.
USA - Connecticut. Poll: voters oppose death penalty repeal.
- APRIL 25, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
Eight prisoners, among them one Afghan citizen, were hanged in Karaj (west of Tehran
Eight prisoners, among them one Afghan citizen, were hanged in Karaj (west of Tehran
- APRIL 25, 2012GhanaDEATH PENALTY
a Koforidua High Court, in Ghana...
a Koforidua High Court, in Ghana...
- APRIL 25, 2012ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arizona. Thomas Arnold Kemp, 63, white, was executed
USA - Arizona. Thomas Arnold Kemp, 63, white, was executed
- APRIL 25, 2012ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
USA - Connecticut. Governor Dannel Malloy signed into law the bill that abolishes the death penalty
USA - Connecticut. Governor Dannel Malloy signed into law the bill that abolishes the death penalty
APRIL 25, 2012VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: DRUG GANG BOSS SENTENCED TO DEATH
The leader of a drug gang that transported 11 kilograms of synthetic heroin besides marijuana
- APRIL 25, 2012TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. The Court of Criminal Appeals overturned the death sentence of Christian Olsen, 24, white
USA - Texas. The Court of Criminal Appeals overturned the death sentence of Christian Olsen, 24, white
- APRIL 25, 2012United StatesDEATH PENALTY
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
- APRIL 24, 2012SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
Transitional Federal Government (TFG) soldiers in the south-west
Transitional Federal Government (TFG) soldiers in the south-west
- APRIL 24, 2012VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Virginia. Executioners are illegally practicing medicine, pharmacy and anesthesiology without licenses, two lawyers claim
USA - Virginia. Executioners are illegally practicing medicine, pharmacy and anesthesiology without licenses, two lawyers claim
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- APRIL 24, 2012JordanDEATH PENALTY
JORDAN: BROTHERS SENTENCED TO DEATH IN TAFILEH MURDER
The Criminal Court in Jordan sentenced two brothers to death for murdering an educator in Tafileh
- APRIL 23, 2012DEATH PENALTY
CALIFORNIA (USA): DEATH PENALTY REPEAL INITIATIVE QUALIFIES FOR BALLOT
Secretary of State Debra Bowen’s Office confirmed that enough signatures have been verified
- APRIL 23, 2012ChinaDEATH PENALTY
Chen Meng, the former deputy head of a district government in Shanghai...
Chen Meng, the former deputy head of a district government in Shanghai...
- APRIL 23, 2012IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
the Federal Court upheld the death sentence on...
the Federal Court upheld the death sentence on...
- APRIL 23, 2012TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Robert Mitchell Jennings should be resentenced, U.S. District Judge Lynn Hughes ruled.
USA - Texas. Robert Mitchell Jennings should be resentenced, U.S. District Judge Lynn Hughes ruled.
APRIL 23, 2012LebanonDEATH PENALTYLEBANON: 2 MEN SENTENCED IN ABSENTIA FOR COLLABORATING WITH ISRAEL
In Lebanon, the Military Judiciary issued a death sentence in absentia against a Lebanese man
- APRIL 23, 2012CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Death Penalty Repeal Initiative Qualifies for Ballot
USA - California. Death Penalty Repeal Initiative Qualifies for Ballot
- APRIL 22, 2012LebanonDEATH PENALTY
In Lebanon, a draft law to abolish the death penalty and replace it with hard labor or life in prison
In Lebanon, a draft law to abolish the death penalty and replace it with hard labor or life in prison
- APRIL 20, 2012DEATH PENALTY
DELAWARE (USA): SHANNON M. JOHNSON EXECUTED
Shannon M. Johnson, 28, black, was executed in Delaware.
- APRIL 20, 2012DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: FOUR PRISONERS EXECUTED
Four prisoners have been executed in three different cities of Iran, reported the state run Iranian media.
- APRIL 20, 2012JapanDEATH PENALTY
Justice Minister Toshio Ogawa has rebuffed criticism...
Justice Minister Toshio Ogawa has rebuffed criticism...
- APRIL 20, 2012DEATH PENALTY
NORTH CAROLINA (USA): JUDGE OVERTURNS DEATH SENTENCE UNDER RACIAL JUSTICE ACT
In North Carolina, Cumberland County Superior Court Judge Gregory Weeks ordered Marcus
APRIL 20, 2012TaiwanDEATH PENALTYTAIWAN: PRESIDENT VOWS TO WORK TOWARD ENDING DEATH PENALTY
In Taiwan, President Ma Ying-jeou said his administration would reduce the use of the
- APRIL 20, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: THREE AWARDED DEATH SENTENCE
An anti terrorism court in Sargodha, Pakistan, awarded ten times death sentence to three
APRIL 20, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: SUDANESE MAN BEHEADED AND CRUCIFIED
A Sudanese man was the twentieth person this year to be executed in the Kingdom
- APRIL 20, 2012DelawareDEATH PENALTY
USA - Delaware. Shannon M. Johnson, 28, black, was executed
USA - Delaware. Shannon M. Johnson, 28, black, was executed
- APRIL 20, 2012North CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
USA - North Carolina. Judge Overturns Death Sentence Under Racial Justice Act
USA - North Carolina. Judge Overturns Death Sentence Under Racial Justice Act
APRIL 20, 2012MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: FOREIGN NATIONAL TO HANG FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
In Malaysia, a fish monger from India was sentenced to death by the High Court
- APRIL 20, 2012DEATH PENALTY
USA - Georgia. Board Commutes Death Sentence of 'Model Prisoner' Daniel Greene, 42, black
USA - Georgia. Board Commutes Death Sentence of 'Model Prisoner' Daniel Greene, 42, black
- APRIL 19, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
The official Iranian news agency IRNA reported that one man was hanged publicly
The official Iranian news agency IRNA reported that one man was hanged publicly
- APRIL 19, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the Iranian state broadcasting two prisoners were hanged in the central prison
According to the Iranian state broadcasting two prisoners were hanged in the central prison
- APRIL 19, 2012ChinaDEATH PENALTY
a court in China's southwestern Chongqing municipality...
a court in China's southwestern Chongqing municipality...
- APRIL 19, 2012TunisiaDEATH PENALTY
a Tunisian court will issue on May 3 its verdict in a blasphemy...
a Tunisian court will issue on May 3 its verdict in a blasphemy...
- APRIL 19, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTY
three people have been sentenced to death in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
three people have been sentenced to death in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
APRIL 19, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: SRI LANKAN WOMAN FACES BEHEADING ON WITCHCRAFT CHARGE
A Sri Lankan woman could face the death penalty by beheading in Saudi Arabia after she
- APRIL 19, 2012NebraskaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Nebraska. The State has been asked to return to federal officials its supply of sodium thiopental
USA - Nebraska. The State has been asked to return to federal officials its supply of sodium thiopental
- APRIL 19, 2012ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA: DRUG GANG MEMBERS SENTENCED TO DEATH
A court in China's southwestern Chongqing municipality has sentenced seven people
- APRIL 18, 2012DEATH PENALTY
OHIO (USA): MARK WAYNE WILES EXECUTED
Mark Wayne Wiles, 49, white, was executed in Ohio.
- APRIL 18, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
The official site of the judiciary in Semnan (northern Iran) reported that one prisoner
The official site of the judiciary in Semnan (northern Iran) reported that one prisoner
- APRIL 18, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
IRAN THANKS SAUDIS FOR SPARING CITIZENS ON DEATH ROW
Iran welcomed Saudi Arabia suspending death sentences against several of its nationals convicted
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- APRIL 18, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Press TV reported that Saudi officials had executed eight Iranian,,,
Press TV reported that Saudi officials had executed eight Iranian...
- APRIL 18, 2012OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Mark Wayne Wiles, 49, white, was executed
USA - Ohio. Mark Wayne Wiles, 49, white, was executed
- APRIL 18, 2012AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. Judge Michael Conaway sentenced Jerry Jerome Smith, 39, black, to death for the 3rd time
USA - Alabama. Judge Michael Conaway sentenced Jerry Jerome Smith, 39, black, to death for the 3rd time
APRIL 18, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: DEATH PENALTY STATUS QUO
As many as 313 people, including six women, were sentenced to death by various
APRIL 18, 2012JapanDEATH PENALTYJAPAN: EX-JUSTICE MINISTER VOICES REGRET OVER RESUMPTION OF EXECUTIONS
Former Justice Minister Hideo Hiraoka said it is regrettable that execution of the death
APRIL 18, 2012DEATH PENALTYUSA: NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CONCLUDES DETERRENCE STUDIES SHOULD NOT INFLUENCE DEATH PENALTY POLICY
A report ("Deterrence and the Death Penalty") released by the prestigious National Research
- APRIL 18, 2012IraqDEATH PENALTY
IRAQ: EIGHT MILITANTS SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KARBALA BOMBINGS
Eight militants have been sentenced to death by a court in Karbala, Iraq, on terror charges, a local
- APRIL 18, 2012United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - National Research Council Concludes Deterrence Studies Should Not Influence Death Penalty Policy.
USA - National Research Council Concludes Deterrence Studies Should Not Influence Death Penalty Policy.
- APRIL 17, 2012NorwayDEATH PENALTY
NORWAY: BREIVIK TRIAL LAY JUDGE DISMISSED OVER DEATH PENALTY COMMENT
One of five judges in the trial of Norwegian mass killer Ander Behring Breivik has been
APRIL 17, 2012BangladeshDEATH PENALTYBANGLADESH: TWO TO WALK GALLOWS FOR MURDER
In Bangladesh, a Speedy Trial Tribunal of Rajshahi division sentenced two people to death
APRIL 17, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS EXECUTED
Two prisoners were executed in the prison of Zanjan (western Iran), according to the state run Iranian news agency Fars.
- APRIL 16, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTY
BIHAR (INDIA): COURT ACQUITS 23 IN CASTE MASSACRE CASE
Citing lack of evidence, a Bihar court acquitted three men sentenced to death and 20 given life
- APRIL 16, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN HANGS EIGHT CONVICTED DRUG TRAFFICKERS
Iran hanged eight convicted drug traffickers in a prison in the southern city of Shiraz, the Fars news agency reported.
- APRIL 15, 2012Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY: ARAB SELLER OF MACHPELA HOUSE SENTENCED TO DEATH
in keeping with its policy prohibiting the sale of lands to Jews, the Palestinian Authority
- APRIL 15, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: PRESIDENT ZARDARI, NO CHANGE ON CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
replying to a question by journalists in Multan on the issue of revoking the capital punishment
- APRIL 14, 2012SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
SOMALIA: PUNTLAND COURT SENTENCES AL SHABAB MEMBERS TO DEATH
A court in Bosasso town, the commercial hub of Somalia’s semi-autonomous region of Puntland, sentenced four men to death after alleging they were Al Shabab members in Puntland and carrying out assassinations in the region, RBC Radio reports.
- APRIL 13, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: 5 KIDNAPPERS AWARDED DEATH
In Pakistan, an anti-terrorism court awarded death sentence to five persons on charges
APRIL 13, 2012JapanDEATH PENALTYJAPAN: WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING 3 MEN
A 37-year-old woman was sentenced to death in Japan for killing three men
- APRIL 12, 2012DEATH PENALTY
CONNECTICUT (USA): MALLOY ISSUES STATEMENT ON FINAL PASSAGE OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT REPEAL LEGISLATION
Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement on House passage of
- APRIL 12, 2012DEATH PENALTY
FLORIDA (USA): DAVID ALAN GORE EXECUTED
David Alan Gore, 58, white, a serial killer, was executed in Florida.
- APRIL 12, 2012DEATH PENALTY
CONNECTICUT (USA): VICTIMS' FAMILIES BOOST DEATH PENALTY REPEAL
The vote to repeal Connecticut's death penalty brought a moment of triumph
- APRIL 12, 2012BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
one person named Basir Mia, 42...
one person named Basir Mia, 42...
APRIL 12, 2012KuwaitDEATH PENALTYKUWAIT: MPS OKAY DEATH PENALTY FOR CURSING GOD
Kuwait's parliament provisionally passed amendments to the Gulf state's penal code stipulating
- APRIL 12, 2012FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. David Alan Gore, 58, white, a serial killer, was executed
USA - Florida. David Alan Gore, 58, white, a serial killer, was executed
- APRIL 12, 2012ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
USA - Connecticut. Victims' families boost Connecticut death penalty repeal.
USA - Connecticut. Victims' families boost Connecticut death penalty repeal.
- APRIL 11, 2012DEATH PENALTY
CONNECTICUT (USA): LAWMAKERS VOTE TO REPEAL DEATH PENALTY
Death penalty repeal bill passes House in Connecticut. The House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 280 86 to 62 shortly before 11 p.m. today.
- APRIL 11, 2012Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
EU: HAMAS RULERS URGED TO HALT EXECUTIONS
The European Union condemned the execution of three prisoners in the Gaza Strip
- APRIL 11, 2012LiberiaDEATH PENALTY
LIBERIA: TWO CONVICTED CRIMINALS SENTENCED TO DEATH
In Liberia, the third Judicial Circuit Court in Greenville, Sinoe County sentenced two persons
- APRIL 11, 2012JapanDEATH PENALTY
the Fukuoka High Court, in Japan...
the Fukuoka High Court, in Japan...
- APRIL 11, 2012YemenDEATH PENALTY
militant group Ansar al-Sharia beheaded a woman for not being a good Muslim in the
militant group Ansar al-Sharia beheaded a woman for not being a good Muslim in the
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- APRIL 11, 2012DelawareDEATH PENALTY
USA - Delaware. New Study of Delaware Death Penalty Reveal Dramatic Racial Disparities
USA - Delaware. New Study of Delaware Death Penalty Reveal Dramatic Racial Disparities
- APRIL 11, 2012ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
USA - Connecticut. Death penalty repeal bill passes House. SB 280 now goes to the desk of Governor.
USA - Connecticut. Death penalty repeal bill passes House. SB 280 now goes to the desk of Governor.
- APRIL 11, 2012United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Military. Court date set for 5 in 9/11 plot.
USA - Military. Court date set for 5 in 9/11 plot.
APRIL 11, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: TWO AWARDED DEATH SENTENCE IN TRAIN BOMB BLAST CASE
In Pakistan, announcing the judgment of Train bomb blast case, Anti-Terrorism court Bahawalpur
- APRIL 11, 2012IraqDEATH PENALTY
IRAQ: KUT BOMBING PERPETRATORS SENTENCED TO DEATH
Two militants detained in Iraq by security forces on charges of carrying out twin bombings in
- APRIL 10, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
Five prisoners were executed in Iran, reported the state run Iranian media.
Five prisoners were executed in Iran, reported the state run Iranian media.
- APRIL 10, 2012DEATH PENALTY
CONNECTICUT (USA): HOUSE VOTES TO REPEAL STATE'S DEATH PENALTY
The Connecticut House of Representatives will be voting on the death penalty repeal
- APRIL 10, 2012DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: 10 PRISONERS HANGED IN TWO DAYS
Ten prisoners were executed in Iran yesterday and today, reported the state run Iranian media.
- APRIL 10, 2012ChinaDEATH PENALTY
FIVE DRUG TRAFFICKERS SENTENCED IN CHINA
Five drug traffickers were sentenced in the eastern Chinese city of Wenzhou, with
- APRIL 10, 2012ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
USA - Connecticut. The House will be voting on the death penalty repeal bill tomorrow, Wednesday 11
USA - Connecticut. The House will be voting on the death penalty repeal bill tomorrow, Wednesday 11
- APRIL 9, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
Five prisoners were hanged in Kerman province (southeastern Iran).
Five prisoners were hanged in Kerman province (southeastern Iran).
- APRIL 9, 2012VietnamDEATH PENALTY
a Ho Chi Minh City court, Vietnam...
a Ho Chi Minh City court, Vietnam...
- APRIL 9, 2012TunisiaDEATH PENALTY
during a TV program on the first national channel...
during a TV program on the first national channel...
APRIL 9, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: TWO BROTHERS BEHEADED FOR MURDER
Two brothers sentenced to death for murdering a fellow Saudi were decapitated by the sword in
APRIL 9, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: OFW IN DEATH ROW FINALLY FREED
A Filipino overseas contract worker who has been facing execution in a jail in Saudi
APRIL 7, 2012Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTYPALESTINE: THREE EXECUTED IN GAZA STRIP
two convicted murderers and a man found guilty of treason were hanged early in the morning, the ministry of interior in the Gaza Strip said.
APRIL 7, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: HC UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCE FOR RAPE AND MURDER CONVICT
The Bombay high court (HC) confirmed the death sentence awarded to 45-year-old Wadi
- APRIL 6, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA FREES 22 INDONESIAN MAIDS ON DEATH ROW
twenty two Indonesian maids on death row in Saudi Arabia were exonerated and returned
APRIL 6, 2012ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR $16 MILLION FUND SCAM
A 30-year-old Chinese woman was sentenced to death by a court in Wenzhou for "cheating
- APRIL 6, 2012OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. A 3-judge panel sentenced Anthony Belton, 26, black, to death
USA - Ohio. A 3-judge panel sentenced Anthony Belton, 26, black, to death
- APRIL 6, 2012AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. Larry Randell Smith, 42, white, sentenced to death in 1996, was released today
USA - Alabama. Larry Randell Smith, 42, white, sentenced to death in 1996, was released today
- APRIL 5, 2012DEATH PENALTY
CONNECTICUT (USA): SENATE VOTES TO DO AWAY WITH DEATH PENALTY
The Connecticut Senate voted 20-16 on a bill that would do away with the death penalty and replace it with life imprisonment.
- APRIL 5, 2012SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
the Al-Qaeda-allied group Al-Shabaab executed US-born jihadist Omar Hammami
the Al-Qaeda-allied group Al-Shabaab executed US-born jihadist Omar Hammami
- APRIL 5, 2012ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
USA - Connecticut. The Senate voted to abolish the death penalty
USA - Connecticut. The Senate voted to abolish the death penalty
APRIL 5, 2012Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTYGAZA: HAMAS OFFICIAL SAYS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT BRINGS SECURITY
A senior Hamas official said that capital punishment against people he
- APRIL 5, 2012BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH: DEATH SENTENCE FOR MURDER OF CHILD
One man, Rakib Sonar, 25, was sentenced to death and another was sentenced to
- APRIL 5, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: PRISONER HANGED IN ARAN-BIGDEL
One prisoner was hanged in the town of Aran-Bigdel, reported the Iranian state broadcasting. The
- APRIL 4, 2012United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Pentagon approves 9/11 death penalty tribunal.
USA - Pentagon approves 9/11 death penalty tribunal.
- APRIL 4, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia beheaded a man found guilty of shooting dead a fellow Saudi
Saudi Arabia beheaded a man found guilty of shooting dead a fellow Saudi
- APRIL 4, 2012SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
"The application of punishment is a matter for the legitimate state
"The application of punishment is a matter for the legitimate state
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APRIL 4, 2012IraqDEATH PENALTYUN: BAN KI-MOON URGES HALT TO EXECUTIONS IN IRAQ
Iraq should impose a moratorium on executions in the country, which has seen a sharp rise in
APRIL 4, 2012KenyaDEATH PENALTYKENYA: DEATH PENALTY OVERTURNED FOR TWO ROBBERY CONVICTS
In Kenya, the sentence of two men twice convicted of violent robbery has been overturned
APRIL 4, 2012DEATH PENALTYUSA: KHALID SHEIKH MOHAMMED, 4 OTHERS CHARGED IN 9/11 ATTACK
Pentagon approves 9/11 death penalty tribunal. Retired Vice Adm. Bruce MacDonald, in
- APRIL 4, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: PAKISTANI EXECUTED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
A Pakistani man has been executed in Saudi Arabia after being found guilty of drug trafficking.
- APRIL 4, 2012OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Ohio can resume executions, U.S. District Judge Gregory Frost rules
USA - Ohio. Ohio can resume executions, U.S. District Judge Gregory Frost rules
- APRIL 4, 2012ZambiaDEATH PENALTY
ZAMBIA: VICE PRESIDENT SHOCKED BY DEATH ROW CONDITIONS
Zambia's Vice-President Guy Scott visited the largest correctional facility in the country, Mukobeko
- APRIL 3, 2012GuyanaDEATH PENALTY
Guyana is launching a national debate on whether to eliminate...
Guyana is launching a national debate on whether to eliminate...
- APRIL 3, 2012GeorgiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: TWO GEORGIANS SAVED FROM HANGING
The second of two Georgians has been saved from execution for drug crimes in Malaysia
APRIL 3, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: THREE PEOPLE GET DEATH FOR BURNING ALIVE WOMAN
A man was awarded the death penalty in India for burning alive his daughter-in-law
APRIL 2, 2012PhilippinesDEATH PENALTYPHILIPPINES: VP BINAY JUNKS PROPOSALS TO REVIVE DEATH PENALTY
April 2, 2012: In the Philippines, Vice President Jejomar Binay announced that reimposing the death penalty will not prevent criminality.
- APRIL 2, 2012PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Pennsylvania. A jury has sentenced Michael Parrish, 26, white, to death
USA - Pennsylvania. A jury has sentenced Michael Parrish, 26, white, to death
- APRIL 2, 2012FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury sentenced Arthur James Martin, 42, black, to death.
USA - Florida. A jury sentenced Arthur James Martin, 42, black, to death.
- APRIL 2, 2012FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury recommended the death penalty for Arthur James Martin
USA - Florida. A jury recommended the death penalty for Arthur James Martin
APRIL 1, 2012ChinaDEATH PENALTYCINA: DEATH PENALTY UPHELD OVER TAX OFFICIAL MURDERS
A court in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region upheld a verdict