Chronological archive
September 2013
The 133 news items published by Hands Off Cain in September 2013, in chronological order.
a free trip to Malaysia has become the final destination
a free trip to Malaysia has become the final destination
- SEPTEMBER 30, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. U.S. District Judge Kimberley J. Mueller overturned the conviction and death sentence of Steven Edward Crittenden, now 46, Black
USA - California. U.S. District Judge Kimberley J. Mueller overturned the conviction and death sentence of Steven Edward Crittenden, now 46, Black
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013DEATH PENALTYFLORIDA (USA): DEATH SENTENCE OF ANTHONY FARINA VACATED
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit vacated the death sentence of Anthony Farina, 29, White.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: DEATH SENTENCE UPHELD ON CONTROVERSIAL RAPE-MURDER CASE
The high court of north China's Hebei Province upheld the death sentence on murder
- SEPTEMBER 27, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Florida plans to execute an inmate on October 15 with midazolam, a drug never before used in lethal injections.
USA - Florida. Florida plans to execute an inmate on October 15 with midazolam, a drug never before used in lethal injections.
- SEPTEMBER 27, 2013TennesseeDEATH PENALTY
USA - Tennessee. Tennessee switches from 3-drug method to single-drug method with pentobarbital.
USA - Tennessee. Tennessee switches from 3-drug method to single-drug method with pentobarbital.
- SEPTEMBER 26, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Arturo Diaz, 37, hispanic, was executed. It is not clear what Pentobarbital has been used.
USA - Texas. Arturo Diaz, 37, hispanic, was executed. It is not clear what Pentobarbital has been used.
- SEPTEMBER 26, 2013OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Panel Recommends Banning Death Penalty for Severely Mentally Ill.
USA - Ohio. Panel Recommends Banning Death Penalty for Severely Mentally Ill.
- SEPTEMBER 26, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge John S. Somers sentenced Kenneth Nowlin, 33, White, to death
USA - California. Judge John S. Somers sentenced Kenneth Nowlin, 33, White, to death
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013DEATH PENALTYTEXAS (USA): ARTURO DIAZ EXECUTED
Arturo Diaz, 37, hispanic, was executed in Texas.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013LibyaDEATH PENALTYLYBIA: THREE SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER
Three former revolutionaries were sentenced to be hanged by a Tripoli court for the murder
- SEPTEMBER 25, 2013Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
The high court in Gaza sentenced a man to death after convicting him of murdering
The high court in Gaza sentenced a man to death after convicting him of murdering
- SEPTEMBER 25, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
one woman was hanged in the prison of Mashhad (northeastern Iran) reported the
one woman was hanged in the prison of Mashhad (northeastern Iran) reported the
- SEPTEMBER 25, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
eight prisoners, including three women, were executed in the central prison of Orumieh
eight prisoners, including three women, were executed in the central prison of Orumieh
- SEPTEMBER 25, 2013KenyaDEATH PENALTY
an Iten court, in Kenya, has sentenced a 24-year-old man
an Iten court, in Kenya, has sentenced a 24-year-old man
- SEPTEMBER 25, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTY
China executed a street vendor convicted of murdering two security officials who he claimed
China executed a street vendor convicted of murdering two security officials who he claimed
- SEPTEMBER 25, 2013OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Harry Mitts Jr., 61, White, was executed with the state's last use of pentobarbital
USA - Ohio. Harry Mitts Jr., 61, White, was executed with the state's last use of pentobarbital
- SEPTEMBER 25, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury recommended the death penalty for Jeffrey Aguilar, 27, Hispanic
USA - California. A jury recommended the death penalty for Jeffrey Aguilar, 27, Hispanic
- SEPTEMBER 25, 2013AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. Judge Joseph Johnston sentenced Carlos Kennedy, 27, Black, to death
USA - Alabama. Judge Joseph Johnston sentenced Carlos Kennedy, 27, Black, to death
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: SIX PRISONERS EXECUTED IN KARAJ
According to reliable sources in Iran six prisoners were hanged in Rajai Shahr Prison
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: THREE DRUG TRAFFICKERS SENTENCED TO DEATH
The Ho Chi Minh City City People's Court sentenced three members of a drug trafficking ring to death.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013DEATH PENALTYOHIO (USA): MITTS EXECUTED WITH STATE'S LAST USE OF PENTOBARBITAL
Harry Mitts Jr., 61, White, was executed in Ohio with the state's last use of pentobarbital.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTYGAZA: TWO MEN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER
The high court in Gaza sentenced a man to death after convicting him of murdering his wife.
- SEPTEMBER 24, 2013Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
The court of first instance in Gaza sentenced Faris al-Ashram to death, after he was convicted
The court of first instance in Gaza sentenced Faris al-Ashram to death, after he was convicted
- SEPTEMBER 24, 2013CanadaDEATH PENALTY
the wife of an Iranian-Canadian who was on death row in...
the wife of an Iranian-Canadian who was on death row in...
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FOUR PRISONERS HANGED IN KERMAN
Four prisoners were hanged in the prison of Kerman (southeastern Iran), reported the
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: PRISONER HANGED AS ROUHANI GAVE SPEECH AT UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
A prisoner was hanged in the Gohardasht Prison, in the city of Karaj, at the same day that the
- SEPTEMBER 23, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
One man was hanged in the prison of Mashhad (northeastern Iran) reported
One man was hanged in the prison of Mashhad (northeastern Iran) reported
- SEPTEMBER 23, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Judge R. Michael Hutcheson sentenced Joseph Jordan, 43, White, to death
USA - Florida. Judge R. Michael Hutcheson sentenced Joseph Jordan, 43, White, to death
- SEPTEMBER 23, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals restores Thomas Knight's death sentence
USA - Florida. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals restores Thomas Knight's death sentence
SEPTEMBER 23, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: PRISONER EXECUTED FOR MURDER COMMITTED AT AGE 14
According to the local newspaper, "Kazeroun-e-ma", an 18-year-old, who was convicted of committing a murder when he was 14, was executed in Kazeroun last week. The boy was not identified by name in the report.
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- SEPTEMBER 23, 2013IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
UAE: DEATH SENTENCE FOR MAID WHO KILLED BABY TO SPITE NANNY
A maid who murdered a baby to spite the child’s nanny has been sentenced to death in the UAE.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2013IraqDEATH PENALTYIRAQ EXECUTES 13 MEN FOLLOWING UNFAIR TRIALS MARRED BY TORTURE ALLEGATIONS
13 men were executed in Baghdad, bringing the total number of executions in Iraq so far this year to at least 73.
- SEPTEMBER 21, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
at least five prisoners were hanged in the prison of Zahedan
at least five prisoners were hanged in the prison of Zahedan
- SEPTEMBER 21, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the official website of the Iranian Judiciary in Qazvin, four prisoners were hanged
According to the official website of the Iranian Judiciary in Qazvin, four prisoners were hanged
SEPTEMBER 21, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 17 PRISONERS - THREE WOMEN AMONG THEM - EXECUTED
According to the official website of the Iranian Judiciary in Qazvin, four prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qazvin.
- SEPTEMBER 19, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the official website of the Iranian Judiciary in Yazd (central Iran) eight prisoners
According to the official website of the Iranian Judiciary in Yazd (central Iran) eight prisoners
- SEPTEMBER 19, 2013PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Pennsylvania. David Ramtahal, 29, Black, freed from death row in teen's murder.
USA - Pennsylvania. David Ramtahal, 29, Black, freed from death row in teen's murder.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013PhilippinesDEATH PENALTYPHILIPPINES: PARDONED OFW LANUZA BACK AFTER 13 YEARS
After 13 long years, Rodelio "Dondon" Lanuza, the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was saved from death row in Saudi Arabia, finally arrived in the country in the afternoon, ending his family's long wait and putting a happy ending to a story that even i
- SEPTEMBER 19, 2013OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of all charges against Thomas Keenan, a former death row inmate
USA - Ohio. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of all charges against Thomas Keenan, a former death row inmate
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED IN TONEKABON
Two prisoners were hanged in Tonekabon (northern Iran), reported Iranian state
- SEPTEMBER 19, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Robert Garza, 30, Hispanic, was executed
USA - Texas. Robert Garza, 30, Hispanic, was executed
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013DEATH PENALTYTEXAS (USA): ROBERT GARZA EXECUTED
Robert Garza, 30, Hispanic, was executed in Texas for his involvement in a gang ambush where 4 women
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013DEATH PENALTYOHIO (USA): COURT OF APPEALS AFFIRMS DISMISSAL OF ALL CHARGES AGAINST THOMAS KEENAN
The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's dismissal of all charges against
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: COURT GIVES DEATH TO MAN WHO STRIPPED, MURDERED PARENTS
Om Prakash, 25, who stripped his aged parents before killing them, was convicted and sentenced
- SEPTEMBER 18, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. ABA Criticizes Texas Death Penalty in Latest Report.
USA - Texas. ABA Criticizes Texas Death Penalty in Latest Report.
- SEPTEMBER 18, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - 160,000 inmates have life sentences; of those 50,000 are ineligible for parole
USA - 160,000 inmates have life sentences; of those 50,000 are ineligible for parole
- SEPTEMBER 18, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: AT LEAST FOUR PRISONERS HANGED AT RAJAI SHAHR PRISON
According to reports from reliable sources in Iran, at least four prisoners were hanged in the Rajai
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: MILITARY DENIES PASSING DEATH SENTENCE ON SOLDIERS
The Nigerian Army, 3 Armored Division, Maxwell Kobe Cantonment, Rukuba, Jos, has
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTYUSA: USE OF LIFE SENTENCES INCREASED
One in every nine inmates incarcerated across the country is now serving a life sentence
- SEPTEMBER 17, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTY
a gang leader was executed for violent crimes in the city of Qingdao, the Qingdao Municipal
a gang leader was executed for violent crimes in the city of Qingdao, the Qingdao Municipal
- SEPTEMBER 17, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
A Syrian man, Waleed Zeineddin, was beheaded in Jawf region, after he was convicted of trafficking
A Syrian man, Waleed Zeineddin, was beheaded in Jawf region, after he was convicted of trafficking
- SEPTEMBER 17, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury recommended the death penalty for serial killer Joseph Naso.
USA - California. A jury recommended the death penalty for serial killer Joseph Naso.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: TWO GET DEATH PENALTY FOR KILLING MINOR
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Mingora, Pakistan, awarded three times death sentence to two
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: A PRISONER HANGED IN PUBLIC IN ROODBAR
A prisoner was publicly hanged in the city of Roodbar, north of Iran, according to the
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013BelarusDEATH PENALTYBELARUS CONFIRMS DEATH FOR DOUBLE MURDERER
The Supreme Court of Belarus confirmed the death sentence for a man convicted of killing two people last year after police caught him transporting a decapitated head from one of the bodies.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013BangladeshDEATH PENALTYBANGLADESH: ABDUL KADER MULLAH GETS DEATH PENALTY FOR WAR CRIMES
Bangladesh's highest court has sentenced to death a leader of the main Islamist party convicted of crimes against humanity during the war for independence from Pakistan in 1971.
- SEPTEMBER 16, 2013MassachusettsDEATH PENALTY
USA - Massachusetts. Boston residents favor life without parole instead of the death penalty for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tsarnaev Dzhokhar
USA - Massachusetts. Boston residents favor life without parole instead of the death penalty for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tsarnaev Dzhokhar
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013DEATH PENALTYMASSACHUSETTS (USA): BOSTON RESIDENTS OPPOSE DEATH PENALTY FOR MARATHON BOMBING SUSPECT DZHOKHAR TSARNAEV
By a wide margin, Boston residents favor life without parole instead of the death penalty
SEPTEMBER 15, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: 18 SOLDIERS GET DEATH, JAIL TERMS OVER BOKO HARAM
For their alleged links to Boko Haram, some soldiers are to face death penalty while others will
- SEPTEMBER 15, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: TWO AHWAZI ARABS SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER PIPELINE ATTACK
Two Ahwazi Arabs have been sentenced to death by a notorious judge who is currently
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- SEPTEMBER 14, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Ezna, in the west Iranian province of
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Ezna, in the west Iranian province of
- SEPTEMBER 14, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
An 18 year old boy was hanged publicly in the town of Ghaemshahr (northern Iran) this morning.
An 18 year old boy was hanged publicly in the town of Ghaemshahr (northern Iran) this morning.
- SEPTEMBER 14, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: THREE MEN HANGED IN ORUMIEH
According to reports three prisoners were hanged last week in Orumieh Prison. The three
SEPTEMBER 14, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FOUR HANGED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING, RAPE
Three of the prisoners were hanged in the prison of Ezna, in the west Iranian province of Lorestan.
- SEPTEMBER 13, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - “Death Row, USA Spring 2013” Now Available. The report is updated until April 1, 2013.
USA - “Death Row, USA Spring 2013” Now Available. The report is updated until April 1, 2013.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: HIGH COURT SENTENCES GERMAN TO DEATH FOR DRUGS
In Malaysia, a high court outside the capital Kuala Lumpur found Bebou Akpo
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: THREE GET DEATH SENTENCE IN SENDHWA BUS FIRE CASE
A court in Barwani, India, handed down death sentence to three staffers of a bus and life imprisonment
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013Trinidad & TobagoDEATH PENALTYTRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: THE SENTENCE IS DEATH BY HANGING
The death sentence was read out to Daniel Agard, 29, who was convicted in Trinidad and Tobago
- SEPTEMBER 13, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: JAMMU AND KASHMIR HIGH COURT UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCE OF GUNMAN
Jammu and Kashmir High Court upheld the death sentence of a counter-insurgent gunman
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013DEATH PENALTYDEATH PENALTY: ITALY WORKS TO RELAUNCH MORATORIUM
Italy is working to establish a group of countries that will resume the campaign for a moratorium on the death penalty in the world. This was announced by Foreign Minister Emma Bonino in the Senate during a press conference sponsored by Hands Off Cain an
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: 4 MEN GIVEN DEATH SENTENCES IN GANG RAPE
A judge sentenced to death the four men convicted in the December gang rape and murder of a young New Delhi woman, ordering them to the gallows for a brutal attack on a bus that left the young woman with such severe internal injuries that she died two wee
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTYUSA: ‘DEATH ROW, USA SPRING 2013’ NOW AVAILABLE
The latest edition of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund's Death Row, USA shows a continuation of
- SEPTEMBER 12, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
The news agency Boyernews reported that four men were arrested convicted of a rape
The news agency Boyernews reported that four men were arrested convicted of a rape
- SEPTEMBER 12, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
An inmate was executed in Darab (city in Fars Province, Iran), charged
An inmate was executed in Darab (city in Fars Province, Iran), charged
- SEPTEMBER 12, 2013Antigua & BarbudaDEATH PENALTY
Antigua and Barbuda - Senate approves removal of mandatory death sentence
Antigua and Barbuda - Senate approves removal of mandatory death sentence
- SEPTEMBER 12, 2013Antigua & BarbudaDEATH PENALTY
Antigua and Barbuda’s Parliament has given final approval to the Offence Against the Person Amendment
Antigua and Barbuda’s Parliament has given final approval to the Offence Against the Person Amendment
- SEPTEMBER 12, 2013JapanDEATH PENALTY
JAPAN: DEATH ROW INMATE HANGED; 6TH EXECUTION SINCE ABE BECAME PM
Japan hanged a 73-year-old man, bringing to six the number of inmates executed since the conservative government of Shinzo Abe came to power in December.
- SEPTEMBER 12, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA: 3 SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER XINJIANG ATTACK
A court in China's western region of Xinjiang sentenced three ethnic Uighurs to death
- SEPTEMBER 12, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Death row inmate Steven Staley can't be forcibly drugged make to him competent for execution.
USA - Texas. Death row inmate Steven Staley can't be forcibly drugged make to him competent for execution.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FIVE PRISONERS EXECUTED FOR RAPE, MURDER
The news agency Boyernews reported that four men were arrested convicted of a rape and three
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 10 PEOPLE HANGED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
At least 10 prisoners have been hanged in Iran in the last days.
- SEPTEMBER 11, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Two prisoners who were not identified by name were hanged in the Dizelabad Prison of Kermanshah
Two prisoners who were not identified by name were hanged in the Dizelabad Prison of Kermanshah
- SEPTEMBER 11, 2013MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
the Federal Court Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
the Federal Court Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- SEPTEMBER 11, 2013SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
militants loyal to Al-Shabaab executed and amputated two young men in Buloburte town of Hiiraan Region.
militants loyal to Al-Shabaab executed and amputated two young men in Buloburte town of Hiiraan Region.
- SEPTEMBER 11, 2013SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
in a town square in Buulebarde, al-Shabaab publicly executed a man accused of spying for
in a town square in Buulebarde, al-Shabaab publicly executed a man accused of spying for
- SEPTEMBER 11, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge John S. Somers sentenced Travis Frazier, 31, White, to death
USA - California. Judge John S. Somers sentenced Travis Frazier, 31, White, to death
- SEPTEMBER 11, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury voted unanimously to sentence Eddie Ricky Nealy to death
USA - California. A jury voted unanimously to sentence Eddie Ricky Nealy to death
- SEPTEMBER 11, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: MAN BEHEADED FOR MURDER
Saudi authorities beheaded national Salim Bin Hassan Al Essi in the city of Qunfadhah. He was
SEPTEMBER 11, 2013DEATH PENALTYTEXAS (USA): DEATH ROW INMATE CAN'T BE FORCIBLY DRUGGED
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has ruled that Steven Staley, a death row inmate with a history
- SEPTEMBER 10, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
At least 6 prisoners, including a woman, were hanged on charge of drug trafficking in Orumieh’s
At least 6 prisoners, including a woman, were hanged on charge of drug trafficking in Orumieh’s
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- SEPTEMBER 10, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTY
an anti-terrorism court in Chakwal, Pakistan
an anti-terrorism court in Chakwal, Pakistan
- SEPTEMBER 10, 2013Sierra LeoneDEATH PENALTY
Ishmael Conteh ALIAS Jamil was sentenced to death for murder.
Ishmael Conteh ALIAS Jamil was sentenced to death for murder.
- SEPTEMBER 10, 2013OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Anthony Rozelle Banks, 61, Black, was executed
USA - Oklahoma. Anthony Rozelle Banks, 61, Black, was executed
- SEPTEMBER 10, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Judge Nicholas Garaufis formally sentenced Ronell Wilson, 31, Black, to death
USA - Judge Nicholas Garaufis formally sentenced Ronell Wilson, 31, Black, to death
- SEPTEMBER 10, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
FOUR GUILTY OF BUS GANG RAPE THAT SICKENED INDIA
An Indian court convicted four men of the gang rape and murder of a physiotherapy student
- SEPTEMBER 10, 2013United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UAE: TOP COURT OVERTURNS DEATH VERDICT ON 10 DRUG DEALERS
The UAE’s top court has annulled death sentences against 10 Pakistani drug dealers and reduced
- SEPTEMBER 10, 2013SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
SWITZERLAND: EXECUTION DRUGS FACE EXPORT RESTRICTIONS
The Swiss parliament wants to prevent pharmaceutical companies from supplying drugs used for
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013DEATH PENALTYOKLAHOMA (USA): ANTHONY ROZELLE BANKS EXECUTED
Anthony Rozelle Banks, 61, Black, was executed after he apologized for taking the victim's life
- SEPTEMBER 9, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Semnan Province General Judiciary announced the execution of two drug smugglers
Semnan Province General Judiciary announced the execution of two drug smugglers
- SEPTEMBER 9, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
A prisoner was hanged in Rajai Shahr prison, Iran, on charge of raping.
A prisoner was hanged in Rajai Shahr prison, Iran, on charge of raping.
- SEPTEMBER 9, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTY
a driver who murdered his former employer and his four family
a driver who murdered his former employer and his four family
- SEPTEMBER 9, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty when Cathy Lynn Henderson is retried.
USA - Texas. Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty when Cathy Lynn Henderson is retried.
- SEPTEMBER 9, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: FAMILY OF DEAD STUDENT PARDONS KILLERS
The family of a Pakistani student has decided to pardon two men convicted in his killing, their
SEPTEMBER 9, 2013TanzaniaDEATH PENALTYTANZANIA: MINISTER OF JUSTICE RECOMMENDS STRIKING OUT DEATH PENALTY IN NEW CONSTITUTION
Minister of Justice and Constitution Affairs Mathias Chikawe proposed that the death
- SEPTEMBER 8, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: ONE PRISONER HANGED FOR MURDER
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Gachsaran, Iran. The
- SEPTEMBER 8, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: ANOTHER MAN HANGED IN AHWAZ
another prisoner was hanged at Karoon Prison in Ahwaz, Iran. Judge
SEPTEMBER 7, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: THREE PRISONERS HANGED IN RASHT
three people were executed in the central prison of Rasht, Iran, FARS news agency reported
SEPTEMBER 7, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTYTIBET: BONINO CALLS ON CHINA TO SUSPEND THE EXECUTION OF DROLMA KYAB
“I learn with sorrow the news of the death sentence of Tibetan Drolma Kyab by the Chinese People's Court of Ngaba. I have repeatedly expressed the belief that the path to full respect for human rights can have different times in different social context
- SEPTEMBER 6, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTY
a court in South China's Guangdong Province handed down
a court in South China's Guangdong Province handed down
- SEPTEMBER 6, 2013ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arizona. Debra Milke, who spent 23 years on death row, has been released because of a lack of evidence.
USA - Arizona. Debra Milke, who spent 23 years on death row, has been released because of a lack of evidence.
- SEPTEMBER 6, 2013OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. The Court of Appeals has for the 2nd time thrown out the death sentences of Victor Cornell Miller.
USA - Oklahoma. The Court of Appeals has for the 2nd time thrown out the death sentences of Victor Cornell Miller.
- SEPTEMBER 6, 2013GeorgiaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Georgia. Judge Dane Perkins tossed out the death sentence of Jaoquin Enrique Arevalo, 34, Hispanic.
USA - Georgia. Judge Dane Perkins tossed out the death sentence of Jaoquin Enrique Arevalo, 34, Hispanic.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013ArizonaDEATH PENALTYARIZONA: DEATH ROW INMATE DEBRA MILKE RELEASED TO AWAIT RETRIAL
Debra Milke, who spent 23 years on death row, has been released because of a lack of
- SEPTEMBER 5, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTY
a sessions court in Nawabshah, Pakistan, sentenced two brothers to death
a sessions court in Nawabshah, Pakistan, sentenced two brothers to death
- SEPTEMBER 5, 2013VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Virginia. The American Bar Association released its latest report, focusing on Virginia's death penalty system.
USA - Virginia. The American Bar Association released its latest report, focusing on Virginia's death penalty system.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013Sri LankaDEATH PENALTYSRI LANKA: HUSBAND SENTENCED TO DEATH
In Sri Lanka, a man was sentenced to death by the Panadura Magistrate for murdering his
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: TWO BEHEADED FOR MURDER
Saudi authorities beheaded two citizens in Riyadh after they were convicted of separate murders.
- SEPTEMBER 4, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Two prisoners were executed in Iran for murder and rape.
Two prisoners were executed in Iran for murder and rape.
- SEPTEMBER 4, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
the Odisha High Court, in India, commuted the death penalty
the Odisha High Court, in India, commuted the death penalty
- SEPTEMBER 4, 2013IraqDEATH PENALTY
IRAQ: THREE TERRORIST ELEMENTS EXECUTED
The Iraqi Ministry of Justice announced that three men convicted of terrorism crimes have
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- SEPTEMBER 4, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury recommend death for Donald Williams, 53, White.
USA - Florida. A jury recommend death for Donald Williams, 53, White.
- SEPTEMBER 4, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: COURT AWARDS DEATH PENALTY TO 3 IN TRIPLE MURDER CASE
Three men have been awarded death penalty by a Delhi court for brutally murdering three
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FIVE MORE HANGINGS
Two prisoners were executed in Iran for murder and rape.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: SIX PRISONERS HANGED PUBLICLY
Between 18 and 22 August 2013, six prisoners were hanged publicly in four
- SEPTEMBER 3, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
according to the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Mohammad Gharib Moradi, 38,
according to the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Mohammad Gharib Moradi, 38,
- SEPTEMBER 3, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
One boy was hanged in the Karoun Prison of Ahwaz, Iran. He was identified as Samir
One boy was hanged in the Karoun Prison of Ahwaz, Iran. He was identified as Samir
- SEPTEMBER 3, 2013AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. Judge Brian Howell sentenced Nicholas Smith, 24, Black, to death
USA - Alabama. Judge Brian Howell sentenced Nicholas Smith, 24, Black, to death
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: CONVICTED MURDERER BEHEADED IN CENTRAL PROVINCE
A man convicted of killing his brother was beheaded in Saudia Arabia's central Qasim province, the state Spa news agency reported, citing the interior ministry.
- SEPTEMBER 3, 2013BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH: 3 TO HANG FOR MURDER
In Bangladesh, Madaripur District and Sessions Judge Bimal Chandra Sikdar said three convicts
- SEPTEMBER 2, 2013SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
SOMALIA: DEATH SENTENCE AGAINST TWO ARMED MILITIA MEN
the Somali Military Court ruled a death sentence against two armed militia men whom the court said
SEPTEMBER 2, 2013RussiaDEATH PENALTYRUSSIA: IRAQI CITIZEN FACING DEATH PENALTY AT HOME FOR CONVERSION TO CHRISTIANITY GRANTED ASYLUM
The Russian authorities decided not to deport a citizen of Iraq, who earlier adopted Christianity
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The State broadcasting reported about public hanging of a prisoner in Khomeini Shahr,
The State broadcasting reported about public hanging of a prisoner in Khomeini Shahr,