Chronological archive
May 2013
The 138 news items published by Hands Off Cain in May 2013, in chronological order.
USA - Maryland. Death Penalty Referendum Effort Falls Short
USA - Maryland. Death Penalty Referendum Effort Falls Short
- MAY 31, 2013NevadaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Nevada. A jury sentenced Gregory Hover to death
USA - Nevada. A jury sentenced Gregory Hover to death
- MAY 31, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury is recommending the death penalty for Michael Walters.
USA - California. A jury is recommending the death penalty for Michael Walters.
- MAY 31, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Federal. A jury recommended 13 death sentences against Kaboni Savage
USA - Federal. A jury recommended 13 death sentences against Kaboni Savage
- MAY 30, 2013NevadaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Nevada. Senate OKs measure to initiate study of death penalty costs
USA - Nevada. Senate OKs measure to initiate study of death penalty costs
- MAY 30, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. California's death penalty on hold again.
USA - California. California's death penalty on hold again.
MAY 30, 2013VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: SUPREME PEOPLE'S COURT CONFIRMS DEATH FOR CHINESE DRUG MULE
In Vietnam, the Supreme People’s Court upheld the death penalty handed down by a provincial
MAY 30, 2013MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: MOROCCAN MAN GETS DEATH FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
A Morrocan man was sentenced to death by the High Court in Malaysia for trafficking in
MAY 30, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN AMENDS LAW ON STONING FOR ADULTERY
Iran has amended its internationally condemned law on stoning convicted adulterers to death to allow
MAY 30, 2013DEATH PENALTYCALIFORNIA (USA): DEATH PENALTY ON HOLD AGAIN
In a 28-page ruling, the 1st District Court of Appeal today scrapped the state's latest attempt
- MAY 29, 2013North CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
USA - North Carolina - The House judiciary subcommittee approved the complete repeal of the Racial Justice Act
USA - North Carolina - The House judiciary subcommittee approved the complete repeal of the Racial Justice Act
MAY 29, 2013SudanDEATH PENALTYSUDAN: FOUR HANGED IN EL-OBEID PRISON FOR FARMER’S MURDER
Authorities in El-Obeid prison in Northern Kordofan State, Sudan, have hanged four people
MAY 29, 2013PhilippinesDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: FILIPINO HELD DEATH ROW RELEASED
Rogelio ‘Dondon’ Lanuza, the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who killed a Saudi national, is expected
MAY 29, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED FOR MURDER IN KARAJ
According to the Iranian daily newspaper "Javan" two prisoners were hanged in the Rajai Shahr Prison
MAY 29, 2013VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: EIGHT MONTAGNARDS JAILED FOR ‘UNDERMINING NATIONAL UNITY’
A court in Vietnam’s Central Highlands sentenced eight ethnic minority Montagnards affiliated
- MAY 29, 2013OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - North Carolina. A jury sentenced Mario Andrette McNeill to death
USA - North Carolina. A jury sentenced Mario Andrette McNeill to death
- MAY 29, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Elmer Carroll, 56, White, was executed
USA - Florida. Elmer Carroll, 56, White, was executed
- MAY 29, 2013OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Maxwell White Jr., originally sentenced to death, has been resentenced to life imprisonment.
USA - Ohio. Maxwell White Jr., originally sentenced to death, has been resentenced to life imprisonment.
MAY 29, 2013DEATH PENALTYFLORIDA (USA): ELMER CARROLL EXECUTED
Elmer Carroll, 56, White, was executed in Florida for the rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl.
- MAY 28, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
UAE: MAN TO DIE FOR MURDERING HOUSEWIFE IN BUR DUBAI
An accountant, who slit the throat of a compatriot housewife in her flat after persuading her to let him in by asking for a glass of water, has been sentenced to death in the UAE
- MAY 28, 2013MississippiDEATH PENALTY
USA - Mississippi. A jury sentenced James Cobb Hutto to death
USA - Mississippi. A jury sentenced James Cobb Hutto to death
- MAY 28, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Judge Peter Dubensky sentenced Delmer Smith, 41, White, to death
USA - Florida. Judge Peter Dubensky sentenced Delmer Smith, 41, White, to death
- MAY 28, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. U.S. Supreme Court Expands Opportunities for Federal Review of Ineffective Assistance Claims.
USA - Texas. U.S. Supreme Court Expands Opportunities for Federal Review of Ineffective Assistance Claims.
- MAY 28, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - The U.S. Supreme Court opens to evidence submitted well after the original trial
USA - The U.S. Supreme Court opens to evidence submitted well after the original trial
- MAY 28, 2013NevadaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Nevada. Death penalty audit clears Senate panel.
USA - Nevada. Death penalty audit clears Senate panel.
MAY 28, 2013Papua New GuineaDEATH PENALTYPNG: PARLIAMENT PASSES USE OF DEATH PENALTY
Rape, robbery and murder will attract the death penalty in Papua New Guinea after the country's
- MAY 27, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
the additional district and sessions judge, in India...
the additional district and sessions judge, in India...
- MAY 27, 2013KansasDEATH PENALTY
USA - The Kansas City Star recently called for an end to the death penalty in Kansas and Missouri.
USA - The Kansas City Star recently called for an end to the death penalty in Kansas and Missouri.
- MAY 27, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury recommended 8-4 the death penalty for Kim Jackson, 43, Black.
USA - Florida. A jury recommended 8-4 the death penalty for Kim Jackson, 43, Black.
MAY 27, 2013BotswanaDEATH PENALTYBOTSWANA MAN ON SIX DEATH SENTENCES EXECUTED
A Botswana man who was handed six death sentences for murdering his family after a misunderstanding over food was executed.
MAY 26, 2013ZambiaDEATH PENALTYZAMBIA: SATA PARDONS 615 IN-MATES
Zambia President Michael Chilufya Sata has pardoned 615 inmates with minor offenses countrywide while 113 have had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment.
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- MAY 24, 2013DelawareDEATH PENALTY
USA - Delaware. The Delaware Supreme Court reinstated the convictions and death sentence against Jermaine M. Wright
USA - Delaware. The Delaware Supreme Court reinstated the convictions and death sentence against Jermaine M. Wright
- MAY 24, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
the Supreme Court in Nigeria has affirmed the death sentence
the Supreme Court in Nigeria has affirmed the death sentence
- MAY 24, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
a middle aged man, Tersoo Terna, was sentenced to death by hanging
a middle aged man, Tersoo Terna, was sentenced to death by hanging
MAY 24, 2013LaosDEATH PENALTYLAOS: THREE DRUG TRAFFICKERS SENTENCED TO DEATH
MAY 24, 2013VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: GANG OF GOLD THIEVES SENTENCED TO DEATH
A court in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, sentenced three men to death for their part in a gang
- MAY 24, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - 4 states pass laws hiding names of suppliers of death penalty drugs
USA - 4 states pass laws hiding names of suppliers of death penalty drugs
- MAY 23, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Jury sentenced Naim Rasool Muhammad, 34, Black, to death
USA - Texas. Jury sentenced Naim Rasool Muhammad, 34, Black, to death
MAY 23, 2013Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTYGAZA: 2 CONVICTED COLLABORATORS SENTENCED TO DEATH
A military court in the Gaza Strip sentenced two people to death for collaborating
- MAY 23, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Obama reframes the nation’s counterterrorism strategy
USA - Obama reframes the nation’s counterterrorism strategy
MAY 23, 2013MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: FOUR SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER OF COSMETICS QUEEN SOSILAWATI
Four men accused in the murder of cosmetics businesswoman Sosilawati Lawiya and three
- MAY 23, 2013KuwaitDEATH PENALTY
KUWAIT: OFFICER SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER
A Kuwaiti court sentenced an officer to death for killing another officer.
MAY 23, 2013SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: PUNTLAND COURT ISSUES DEATH SENTENCES FOR ISLAMIC MUFTI'S KILLERS
The Puntland military court in northern Somalia has convicted 7 persons of committing acts of terrorism
MAY 23, 2013United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTYUAE: 3 BROTHERS GET DEATH FOR MURDER
The three brothers who were convicted of killing two Omani nationals in Al Ain city
- MAY 22, 2013GambiaDEATH PENALTY
Justice Emmanuel Nkea of the Special Criminal Court (SCC) in Banjul, convicted and accordingly passed a
Justice Emmanuel Nkea of the Special Criminal Court (SCC) in Banjul, convicted and accordingly passed a
- MAY 22, 2013ColoradoDEATH PENALTY
USA - Colorado. Governor John Hickenlooper granted a reprieve to Nathan Dunlap
USA - Colorado. Governor John Hickenlooper granted a reprieve to Nathan Dunlap
- MAY 22, 2013EgyptDEATH PENALTY
EGYPT: FOUR MEN SENTENCED TO HANG FOR KILLING PRIEST
An Egyptian court sentenced four men to death by hanging for the 2011 killing of a Coptic Christian
MAY 22, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: ONE WOMAN FLOGGED 100 TIMES THEN HANGED
According to unofficial sources in Iran, at least one woman was hanged in Gharchak Prison
MAY 22, 2013DEATH PENALTYCOLORADO (USA): GOVERNOR HICKENLOOPER GRANTS REPRIEVE TO QUADRUPLE KILLER ON DEATH ROW
Governor John Hickenlooper granted a reprieve to Nathan Dunlap, the state's longest-serving death row inmate, ordering his execution blocked indefinitely.
- MAY 21, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA EXECUTES 5 YEMENIS, DISPLAYS BODIES
Saudi Arabia executed five Yemenis and displayed their bodies in public for killing a national and forming a gang that committed robberies across several towns in the kingdom, the interior ministry said.
- MAY 21, 2013YemenDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia executed five Yemenis and displayed their bodies in public for killing a national
Saudi Arabia executed five Yemenis and displayed their bodies in public for killing a national
MAY 21, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: MURDERER SENTENCED TO DEATH
A man convicted of murdering his brother-in-law with a sharp dagger was sentenced to death
MAY 21, 2013GambiaDEATH PENALTYGAMBIA: AWA SANYANG SENTENCED TO DEATH
Justice Emmanuel Nkea of the Special Criminal Court (SCC) in Banjul, Gambia, convicted
- MAY 21, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: EIGHT PRISONERS HANGED
Eight people have been hanged in Iran in the last days.
- MAY 20, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Two prisoners were hanged in the prison of Hamadan (western Iran) today.
Two prisoners were hanged in the prison of Hamadan (western Iran) today.
- MAY 20, 2013SyriaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi authorities beheaded a Syrian man today after convicting him of drug trafficking, the
Saudi authorities beheaded a Syrian man today after convicting him of drug trafficking, the
- MAY 20, 2013ZambiaDEATH PENALTY
the Ndola High Court, in Zambia, has sentenced a 46-year-old man
the Ndola High Court, in Zambia, has sentenced a 46-year-old man
MAY 19, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: MAN SPARED PARALYSIS SENTENCE
A Saudi man escaped a sentence of paralysis for stabbing and paralysing another man by offering him
MAY 19, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO HANGED FOR SPYING FOR ISRAEL, US
Iran hanged two convicted spies, one found guilty of working for Israel, the other for the United States, the Tehran prosecutor's office announced.
MAY 19, 2013BangladeshDEATH PENALTYBANGLADESH: 4 GET DEATH PENALTY, 5 GET LIFE TERM
In Bangladesh, a Chittagong court sentenced four people to death for killing a lawyer’s
- MAY 18, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the Iranian state broadcasting one prisoner who was not identified by
According to the Iranian state broadcasting one prisoner who was not identified by
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- MAY 18, 2013AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. A jury recommended the death penalty for Carlos Edward Kennedy, 27
USA - Alabama. A jury recommended the death penalty for Carlos Edward Kennedy, 27
MAY 18, 2013AfghanistanDEATH PENALTYAFGHANISTAN: KIDNAPPERS EXECUTED IN HERAT PROVINCE
two kidnappers involved in the murder of an 11-year-old boy were hanged in western Herat province
- MAY 17, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
a Sessions Court, in India, awarded capital punishment...
a Sessions Court, in India, awarded capital punishment...
MAY 17, 2013IndonesiaDEATH PENALTYINDONESIA EXECUTES THREE CONVICTED MURDERERS BY FIRING SQUAD
Indonesia has executed three convicted murderers, an official said, the second time that the
- MAY 16, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
a 22-year-old man was sentenced to death by a local court
a 22-year-old man was sentenced to death by a local court
- MAY 16, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
three persons, Michael Taiye, Moses Chukwuemeka and Efetaire
three persons, Michael Taiye, Moses Chukwuemeka and Efetaire
MAY 16, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 25 YEAR OLD FATHER OF TWO CHILDREN HANGED PUBLICLY
One man was hanged publicly in Noshahr (northern Iran) for murder.
- MAY 16, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Texas Enacts "Michael Morton Act" Intended to Reduce Wrongful Convictions
USA - Texas. Texas Enacts "Michael Morton Act" Intended to Reduce Wrongful Convictions
- MAY 16, 2013NevadaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Nevada. A jury sentenced Richard Haberstroh, 58, Black, to death
USA - Nevada. A jury sentenced Richard Haberstroh, 58, Black, to death
MAY 16, 2013DEATH PENALTYTEXAS ENACTS ‘MICHAEL MORTON ACT’ INTENDED TO REDUCE WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS
Texas Governor Rick Perry signed a bill known as the "Michael Morton Act" (Senate Bill 1611 and
MAY 16, 2013North KoreaDEATH PENALTYTHE DEATH PENALTY IN NORTH KOREA: IN THE MACHINERY OF A TOTALITARIAN STATE
In a report published today, "The death penalty in North Korea: in the machinery of a totalitarian
- MAY 15, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Seven prisoners were hanged in the central Prison of Rasht (Northern Iran) today.
Seven prisoners were hanged in the central Prison of Rasht (Northern Iran) today.
- MAY 15, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Three prisoners were hanged in the Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj (west of Tehran
Three prisoners were hanged in the Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj (west of Tehran
- MAY 15, 2013DEATH PENALTY
BRITISH MAKER OF DEATH PENALTY DRUGS ADDS NEW RESTRICTIONS FOR US BUYERS
A drug manufacturer based in Britain has vowed to add new restrictions to sales of its products
- MAY 15, 2013NebraskaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Nebraska. Filibuster Kills Death Penalty Repeal Bill (LB 543).
USA - Nebraska. Filibuster Kills Death Penalty Repeal Bill (LB 543).
- MAY 15, 2013WashingtonDEATH PENALTY
USA - Washington. A jury has recommended the death penalty for Byron Scherf, 54, White.
USA - Washington. A jury has recommended the death penalty for Byron Scherf, 54, White.
- MAY 15, 2013United KingdomDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arkansas. British Hikma Pharmaceuticals blocks shipments of Phenobarbital.
USA - Arkansas. British Hikma Pharmaceuticals blocks shipments of Phenobarbital.
- MAY 15, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
five prisoners were executed in two different cities, NCRI reported.
five prisoners were executed in two different cities, NCRI reported.
- MAY 15, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTY
the former deputy police chief of the Chinese megacity
the former deputy police chief of the Chinese megacity
- MAY 15, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Jeffrey Demond Williams, 37, Black, was executed.
USA - Texas. Jeffrey Demond Williams, 37, Black, was executed.
- MAY 15, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge Peter L. Spinetta formally sentenced Robert Galvan, 37, to death.
USA - California. Judge Peter L. Spinetta formally sentenced Robert Galvan, 37, to death.
MAY 15, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR ‘ILLEGAL’ FUNDRAISING
A court in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang sentenced to death a woman convicted
- MAY 15, 2013VietnamDEATH PENALTY
VIETNAM CHANGES LAW TO ALLOW DOMESTICALLY PRODUCED POISON IN LETHAL INJECTION
Vietnam has issued a new law allowing domestically produced chemicals to be used to
MAY 15, 2013DEATH PENALTYTEXAS (USA): JEFFREY DEMOND WILLIAMS EXECUTED
Jeffrey Demond Williams, 37, Black, was executed in Texas.
MAY 15, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: SEVEN PRISONERS HANGED IN AHVAZ AND KERMANSHAH
seven people have been hanged recently in Iran.
- MAY 15, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: TEN PEOPLE HANGED FOR MURDER, DRUG TRAFFICKING
ten people were hanged in the cities of Karaj and Rasht, Iran.
- MAY 14, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
NIGERIA: COURT SENTENCE 8 TO DEATH BY HANGING
In Nigeria, an Owerri High Court sentenced eight persons to death by hanging.
- MAY 14, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI FAMILY URGES ROYAL APPROVAL OF MAID’S EXECUTION FOR MURDER
The family of an ageing Saudi man murdered by an Indonesian housemaid at his home urged
MAY 14, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA EXECUTIONS TOLL HITS 40
A Saudi convicted of murder was beheaded today, the interior ministry announced, raising to 40 the number of people executed in the kingdom this year.
- MAY 13, 2013MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. The Senate has rejected a proposal to study the costs of the state's death penalty
USA - Missouri. The Senate has rejected a proposal to study the costs of the state's death penalty
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MAY 12, 2013ThailandDEATH PENALTYTHAILAND: SHACKLES OFF ON BANG KWANG DEATH ROW
Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been invited to preside over a ceremony
MAY 12, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI EXECUTES LATEST, BRINGING TOTAL TO 39 THIS YEAR
Saudi Arabia has beheaded a man after he was convicted of killing a relative in the kingdom’s
- MAY 11, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the Iranian state broadcasting a prisoner convicted of rape was hanged
According to the Iranian state broadcasting a prisoner convicted of rape was hanged
- MAY 10, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
The Iranian regime hanged six people in Karoon Prison, in the city of Ahvaz
The Iranian regime hanged six people in Karoon Prison, in the city of Ahvaz
- MAY 10, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury sentenced Jonathan Leo LeBaron, 36, White, to death
USA - Florida. A jury sentenced Jonathan Leo LeBaron, 36, White, to death
MAY 9, 2013BangladeshDEATH PENALTYBANGLADESH: ISLAMIST SENTENCED TO HANG FOR WAR GENOCIDE
A Bangladeshi court sentenced a senior figure in the country's largest Islamic party to death
- MAY 9, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: MURDERER PARDONED WHILE ON GALLOWS
An Iranian man condemned to the gallows for murdering a policeman has been pardoned
- MAY 9, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: FOUR PEOPLE HANGED IN SEMNAN PROVINCE
Four prisoners were hanged in Semnan Province (northern Iran) early this morning reported the Iranian state media.
- MAY 9, 2013Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
GAZA: MILITARY COURT SENTENCES MAN TO DEATH
the Military Court in Gaza City sentenced M.A.N. (48), a civil servant from al-Sha'af neighbourhood
- MAY 9, 2013PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Pennsylvania. Judge Al Bell sentenced Kevin Murphy to death
USA - Pennsylvania. Judge Al Bell sentenced Kevin Murphy to death
MAY 8, 2013KenyaDEATH PENALTYKENYA: NANYUKI MAN TO HANG FOR VIOLENT CRIME
A man has been sentenced to hang by a Nanyuki court, Kenya.
- MAY 8, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: MAN BEHEADED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Saudi authorities beheaded a Pakistani man found guilty of smuggling drugs into the kingdom
- MAY 8, 2013SudanDEATH PENALTY
SUDAN: EAST DARFUR COURT SENTENCES ‘OMDA MURDERER’ TO HANG
A man accused of killing an “omda” (village leader) in a road ambush on 14 April has
MAY 8, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 11 PRISONERS HANGED IN KARAJ
The Iranian regime hanged 11 prisoners in Ghezel Hessar prison in the city of Karaj.
- MAY 7, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury recommended that John Sexton, 49, receive the death penalty
USA - Florida. A jury recommended that John Sexton, 49, receive the death penalty
- MAY 7, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. A jury sentenced Bartholomew Granger, 42, Black, to death.
USA - Texas. A jury sentenced Bartholomew Granger, 42, Black, to death.
- MAY 7, 2013PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Pennsylvania. A jury sentenced Kevin Murphy, 52, White, to death
USA - Pennsylvania. A jury sentenced Kevin Murphy, 52, White, to death
- MAY 7, 2013MississippiDEATH PENALTY
USA - Mississippi. Supreme Court blocks today's execution of Willie Jerome Manning
USA - Mississippi. Supreme Court blocks today's execution of Willie Jerome Manning
- MAY 7, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
the Bombay High Court commuted the death penalty...
the Bombay High Court commuted the death penalty...
- MAY 7, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Carroll Joe Parr, 35, Black, was executed
USA - Texas. Carroll Joe Parr, 35, Black, was executed
- MAY 7, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: NATIONAL BEHEADED FOR KILLING WOMAN AFTER RAPE BID
Saudi authorities beheaded by the sword a national convicted of murdering a woman after he
MAY 7, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: THREE PEOPLE EXECUTED IN ISFAHAN
Three people were hanged in the central prison of Isfahan city, Iran.
- MAY 7, 2013GeorgiaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Georgia. Gov. Nathan Deal signed House Bill 122 that would make the identities of those who supply the lethal injection drug a "state secret"
USA - Georgia. Gov. Nathan Deal signed House Bill 122 that would make the identities of those who supply the lethal injection drug a "state secret"
MAY 7, 2013DEATH PENALTYTEXAS (USA): CARROLL JOE PARR EXECUTED
Carroll Joe Parr, 35, Black, was executed in Texas with a lethal dose of pentobarbital for killing a fellow drug dealer, Joel Dominguez, 18, on Jan. 11, 2003.
- MAY 6, 2013OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Upheld the decision to overturn the death sentence of Michael Allen Browning, 37, Black.
USA - Oklahoma. Upheld the decision to overturn the death sentence of Michael Allen Browning, 37, Black.
- MAY 6, 2013SudanDEATH PENALTY
three men were sentenced to death by the Special Criminal Court on the Events in Darfur (SCCED).
three men were sentenced to death by the Special Criminal Court on the Events in Darfur (SCCED).
MAY 6, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: THREE PRISONERS HANGED PUBLICLY AT THE LIBERTY SQUARE OF KERMANSHAH
Three prisoners were hanged in the "Liberty Square" of Kermanshah (western Iran) today. According to the state run Iranian news agency ISNA, the prisoners were all convicted of murder.
- MAY 6, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA EXECUTES SYRIAN DRUG TRAFFICKER
Saudi authorities beheaded a Syrian man after he was convicted of drug trafficking, the interior
MAY 5, 2013AlgeriaDEATH PENALTYALGERIA: COURT SENTENCES TWO ISLAMISTS TO DEATH
Two Islamists accused of killing 500 people during Algeria's civil war, including the rape
MAY 4, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: MAN GETS DEATH PENALTY FOR KILLING THREE SIBLINGS
A man has been sentenced to death by a local court in Bilaspur, India, for abducting and killing
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- MAY 4, 2013BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCES OF THREE EX-ARMYMEN
The appellate division of the Bangladesh Supreme Court earlier this week upheld the death sentences
- MAY 4, 2013Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
PNA: MILITARY COURT SENTENCES COLLABORATOR WITH ISRAEL TO DEATH
A Palestinian military court in the West Bank sentenced a man to death after convicting
- MAY 3, 2013ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arizona. Judge Rick Williams sentenced Darrell Bryant Ketchner, 55, White, to death.
USA - Arizona. Judge Rick Williams sentenced Darrell Bryant Ketchner, 55, White, to death.
- MAY 3, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury recommended death penalty for Rudy Ruiz, 34, and John Perez, 46, both Hispanic.
USA - California. A jury recommended death penalty for Rudy Ruiz, 34, and John Perez, 46, both Hispanic.
- MAY 3, 2013KenyaDEATH PENALTY
two armed robbers, who pleaded with a magistrate...
two armed robbers, who pleaded with a magistrate...
MAY 3, 2013South SudanDEATH PENALTYSOUTH SUDAN SAYS DEATH PENALTY REMAINS UNTIL CONSTITUTION AMENDED
South Sudan will keep the capital punishment in place unless amendments are introduced
- MAY 2, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. The State Senate Public Safety rejected a bill to bring back gas chamber.
USA - California. The State Senate Public Safety rejected a bill to bring back gas chamber.
- MAY 2, 2013MarylandDEATH PENALTY
USA - Maryland. Gov. Martin O'Malley signed the abolition of the death penalty
USA - Maryland. Gov. Martin O'Malley signed the abolition of the death penalty
- MAY 2, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: FOUR PRISONERS HANGED IN ARAK
Four prisoners were hanged in the prison of Arak (central Iran), reported the Iranian state
- MAY 2, 2013IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
INDONESIA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING PREGNANT GIRLFRIEND AND CHILD
A man who murdered his pregnant girlfriend and her 6-year-old daughter was sentenced to
MAY 2, 2013DEATH PENALTYMARYLAND (USA): O'MALLEY SIGNS DEATH PENALTY REPEAL
Democratic Gov. Martin O'Malley signed the abolition of the death penalty at a crowded ceremony in Annapolis.
- MAY 2, 2013MaldivesDEATH PENALTY
MALDIVES: TWO MINORS SENTENCED TO DEATH
two teenagers were sentenced to death by the Juvenile Court in Maldives after being convicted
- MAY 1, 2013OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Steve Smith, 46, White, was executed.
USA - Ohio. Steve Smith, 46, White, was executed.
- MAY 1, 2013Papua New GuineaDEATH PENALTY
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: PM PLANS TO IMPLEMENT DEATH PENALTY
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has announced plans to begin implementing the death penalty
MAY 1, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: SC COMMUTES DEATH SENTENCE OF M N DAS, A CONDEMNED PRISONER FROM ASSAM
The Supreme Court of India commuted to life imprisonment the death sentence awarded
- MAY 1, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Massachussetts. Death penalty favored for Boston Bomber - but not among Blacks.
USA - Massachussetts. Death penalty favored for Boston Bomber - but not among Blacks.
MAY 1, 2013DEATH PENALTYOHIO (USA): STEVE SMITH EXECUTED
Steve Smith, 46, White, was executed in Ohio.