Chronological archive
October 2013
The 147 news items published by Hands Off Cain in October 2013, in chronological order.
two prisoners convicted of murder were hanged in the central prison of Kermanshah
two prisoners convicted of murder were hanged in the central prison of Kermanshah
- OCTOBER 31, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
an Indian court on awarded capital punishment to a 26-year-old man
an Indian court on awarded capital punishment to a 26-year-old man
- OCTOBER 31, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTY
a man in China’s Guangdong province was awarded death sentence
a man in China’s Guangdong province was awarded death sentence
- OCTOBER 30, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the unofficial Kurdish "Mukrian news agency" eleven prisoners were
According to the unofficial Kurdish "Mukrian news agency" eleven prisoners were
- OCTOBER 30, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) a woman identified as "Mitra Shahnavazi
According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) a woman identified as "Mitra Shahnavazi
- OCTOBER 30, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the news website "Kurdpa" (unofficial) three prisoners were hanged in the Adelabad
According to the news website "Kurdpa" (unofficial) three prisoners were hanged in the Adelabad
- OCTOBER 30, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
One Afghan citizen identified as "M. S." was hanged in the prison of Semnan, Iran, reported
One Afghan citizen identified as "M. S." was hanged in the prison of Semnan, Iran, reported
- OCTOBER 30, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
according to a report by Khuzestan judiciary
according to a report by Khuzestan judiciary
- OCTOBER 30, 2013AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
a Herat urban court, in Afghanistan...
a Herat urban court, in Afghanistan...
- OCTOBER 30, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTY
the boss of gang that used violence to extort cash and property
the boss of gang that used violence to extort cash and property
OCTOBER 30, 2013DEATH PENALTYIRAN: 17 PRISONERS EXECUTED ON THE SAME DAY
One Afghan citizen identified as "M. S." was hanged in the prison of Semnan, reported the state
OCTOBER 30, 2013ZimbabweDEATH PENALTYZIMBABWE: GOVT URGED TO CLARIFY DEATH PENALTY ISSUE
The Government of Zimbabwe has been urged to come up with a clear position on whether or not
OCTOBER 30, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: NO PLAN TO ABOLISH DEATH SENTENCE, NISAR TELLS SENATE
Pakistani Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan categorically stated that the government did
- OCTOBER 29, 2013DEATH PENALTY
USA - Indiana. A jury recommended the death sentence for William Clyde Gibson
USA - Indiana. A jury recommended the death sentence for William Clyde Gibson
- OCTOBER 29, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
The Iranian regime's judiciary in the city of Sari hanged a prisoner in the city's main prison.
The Iranian regime's judiciary in the city of Sari hanged a prisoner in the city's main prison.
- OCTOBER 29, 2013BahamasDEATH PENALTY
the Bahamas Supreme Court handed down the death sentence
the Bahamas Supreme Court handed down the death sentence
- OCTOBER 29, 2013Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
the Kegalle Provincial High Court, in Sri Lanka
the Kegalle Provincial High Court, in Sri Lanka
- OCTOBER 29, 2013Trinidad & TobagoDEATH PENALTY
the death sentence was read twice in less than five minutes to two brothers from Laventille
the death sentence was read twice in less than five minutes to two brothers from Laventille
- OCTOBER 29, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Support for death penalty lowest in four decades in US.
USA - Support for death penalty lowest in four decades in US.
- OCTOBER 29, 2013ArkansasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arkansas. Timothy Howard, 44, Black, on death row, is getting a new trial.
USA - Arkansas. Timothy Howard, 44, Black, on death row, is getting a new trial.
OCTOBER 29, 2013TaiwanDEATH PENALTYTAIWAN: DEATH PENALTY FOR DOUBLE HOMICIDE
A woman indicted as the main suspect in a double homicide in New Taipei City earlier
OCTOBER 29, 2013DEATH PENALTYUSA: SUPPORT FOR DEATH PENALTY LOWEST IN FOUR DECADES
Support for the death penalty is at a four-decade low in the United States, though most Americans --
OCTOBER 29, 2013DEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED
The Iranian regime's judiciary in the city of Sari hanged a prisoner in the city's main prison.
- OCTOBER 29, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - FBI Releases Report Including State Murder Rates for 2012
USA - FBI Releases Report Including State Murder Rates for 2012
OCTOBER 29, 2013DEATH PENALTYUSA: FBI RELEASES REPORT INCLUDING STATE MURDER RATES FOR 2012
The U.S. Department of Justice recently released its annual FBI Uniform Crime Report for 2012. The
OCTOBER 29, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED IN GONBAD KAVOOS
Two people were executed in central prison of Gonbadkavoos, Iran.
- OCTOBER 28, 2013DEATH PENALTY
OHIO PLANS USE OF NEW DRUG COCKTAIL FOR EXECUTION OF RONALD PHILLIPS
Ohio will use a new injection method to put to death Ronald Phillips, the Department of Rehabilitation
- OCTOBER 28, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
a prisoner was hanged at Lakan Prison in the city of Rasht
a prisoner was hanged at Lakan Prison in the city of Rasht
- OCTOBER 28, 2013PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Pennsylvania. A jury sentenced Aric Woodard to death.
USA - Pennsylvania. A jury sentenced Aric Woodard to death.
- OCTOBER 28, 2013OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. The state plans to use a new method to put to death Ronald Phillips: midazolam and hydromorphone
USA - Ohio. The state plans to use a new method to put to death Ronald Phillips: midazolam and hydromorphone
- OCTOBER 28, 2013Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
GAZA: COURT OF APPEAL CONFIRMS DEATH SENTENCE
The Gaza Court of Appeal confirmed a death sentence by hanging issued by the Gaza
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OCTOBER 28, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: PRISONER HANGED IN KHORRAMBAD
Iranian authorities executed a person by hanging in Parsilon Prison of Khorrambad
- OCTOBER 27, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
a prisoner was hanged at the main prison in the city of Gachsaran
a prisoner was hanged at the main prison in the city of Gachsaran
- OCTOBER 26, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Jazi Darvishzadeh, a woman from Kalan Kani Village
Jazi Darvishzadeh, a woman from Kalan Kani Village
- OCTOBER 26, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
another Kurdish political prisoner, Reza Esmaili (Mamedi), 34 years old
another Kurdish political prisoner, Reza Esmaili (Mamedi), 34 years old
OCTOBER 26, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: AT LEAST 17 PEOPLE HANGED CONVICTED OF ‘ENEMITY AGAINST GOD’
According to reports from Iran at least 17 prisoners have been executed in Iran According to several news
- OCTOBER 25, 2013MissouriDEATH PENALTY
MISSOURI (USA): REGINALD GRIFFIN EXONERATED FROM DEATH ROW
Reginald Griffin, 53, Black, a former death row inmate, became the 143rd person in the
- OCTOBER 25, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
a Nigerian has been sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Vietnam
a Nigerian has been sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Vietnam
OCTOBER 25, 2013ItalyDEATH PENALTYIRAQ: APPEAL TO THE MINISTER BONINO FOR THE LIBERATION OF THE 7 IRANIAN HOSTAGES HELD IN IRAQ
During a press conference held today in Rome at the headquarters of the Radical Party, members of the Radical Party Transnational and Transparty, Hands Off Cain and No Peace Without Justice have supported the appeal of the Council of Resistance of Iran fo
- OCTOBER 25, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: FOUR GET DEATH SENTENCE IN DOUBLE MURDER CASE
In Khairpur (Pakistan) third additional district and sessions judge Ghotki Shafi Muhammad
- OCTOBER 25, 2013MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. Reginald Griffin, 53, Black, a former death row inmate, today became the 143rd person in the U.S. to be exonerated since 1973
USA - Missouri. Reginald Griffin, 53, Black, a former death row inmate, today became the 143rd person in the U.S. to be exonerated since 1973
- OCTOBER 24, 2013South SudanDEATH PENALTY
SPLA SOLDIERS SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR JONGLEI CRIMES
South Sudan’s army (SPLA) announced that military courts have sentenced to death some
OCTOBER 24, 2013Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTYGAZA: HAMAS SENTENCES PRISONER FOR MURDER
Gaza's Islamist Hamas rulers sentenced a murderer to death, the interior ministry said.
OCTOBER 24, 2013IndonesiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: INDONESIAN GETS DEATH FOR KILLING HIS COUNTRYMAN
In Malaysia, a 39-year-old Indonesian was sentenced to the gallows after he was found guilty
OCTOBER 24, 2013MoroccoDEATH PENALTYMOROCCO: CHILD KILLER GETS DEATH PENALTY
A Moroccan man convicted of abducting, raping and killing a 32-month-old girl was sentenced
- OCTOBER 23, 2013DEATH PENALTY
ARIZONA (USA): ROBERT GLEN JONES EXECUTED
Robert Glen Jones, 43, White, was executed in Arizona.
- OCTOBER 23, 2013DEATH PENALTY
OREGON (USA): FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE RECOMMENDS REPEAL OF DEATH PENALTY
Edwin J. Peterson, who served as the Chief Justice of Oregon's Supreme Court for many years, recently recommended ending the “Dickensonian system we have in Oregon”.
- OCTOBER 23, 2013ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arizona. Robert Glen Jones, 43, White, was executed.
USA - Arizona. Robert Glen Jones, 43, White, was executed.
OCTOBER 23, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: THE MAN WHO SURVIVED THE EXECUTION WILL NOT BE HANGED
According to reports from Iran, Alireza M, the 37 year old man who survived a hanging
- OCTOBER 23, 2013OregonDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oregon. Former Oregon Chief Justice Recommends Repeal of Death Penalty.
USA - Oregon. Former Oregon Chief Justice Recommends Repeal of Death Penalty.
OCTOBER 23, 2013SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: JUBBA ADMINISTRATION SOLDIER EXECUTED IN KISMAYO
In Somalia, the Interim Jubba administration which controls the port city of Kismayo, center of lower
- OCTOBER 23, 2013SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
SOMALIA: PUNTLAND COURT SENTENCES KILLER WIFE AND ACCOMPLICE TO DEATH
A court in Somalia's Puntland state sentenced a killer wife and a man who helped her murder
- OCTOBER 22, 2013BruneiDEATH PENALTY
BRUNEI INTRODUCES STONING, FLOGGING, AMPUTATION AMONG NEW SHARIA PUNISHMENTS
The Sultan of Brunei has announced tough new Islamic punishments as part of a new sharia penal
OCTOBER 22, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: 414 DEATH ROW CONVICTS AWAIT GALLOWS
The Asian Centre for Human Right (ACHR) in its report, “Mercy on Trial in India” stated that India had a total of 414 death row convicts at the end of 2012.
- OCTOBER 22, 2013OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Ohio Supreme Court for 2nd time rejects sentence of Donna Roberts, 69, White
USA - Ohio. Ohio Supreme Court for 2nd time rejects sentence of Donna Roberts, 69, White
- OCTOBER 22, 2013MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. The Department of Corrections announced a plan to use pentobarbital from a compounding pharmacy
USA - Missouri. The Department of Corrections announced a plan to use pentobarbital from a compounding pharmacy
OCTOBER 22, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: 38-YEAR OLD GETS DEATH PENALTY FOR BRUTAL MURDER OF NRI
A 38-year old man was sentenced to death by a court in India for murdering an NRI (non-resident
OCTOBER 22, 2013BelarusDEATH PENALTYBELARUS: SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS DEATH VERDICT
In Belarus, the Criminal Division of the Supreme Court considered today an appeal filed
OCTOBER 22, 2013Sri LankaDEATH PENALTYSRI LANKA: DEATH SENTENCE AFFIRMED IN ROYAL PARK MURDER
In Sri Lanka, the appeal against the conviction of death sentence on Shramantha Jayamaha
OCTOBER 21, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: SEVEN PRISONERS HANGED INCLUDING A 26-YEAR OLD WOMAN
seven prisoners including a woman have been hanged in a prison in the western city of Kermanshah, according to the reports received from Iran.
- OCTOBER 20, 2013United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UAE: EXPAT MEN DEATH SENTENCED TO 15 YRS JAIL, DEPORTATION
The Criminal Court of Appeals overturned the verdict of a lower court that sentenced an expatriate
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- OCTOBER 19, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: MAN GETS DEATH PENALTY FOR RAPE, MURDER OF 9-YR-OLD
A court in Bihar, India, awarded death sentence to a man for raping and murdering a minor
- OCTOBER 18, 2013DEATH PENALTY
MISSOURI (USA): LARRY FLYNT OPPOSES DEATH PENALTY FOR HIS SHOOTER
Larry Flynt opposes death penalty for his shooter, Joseph Paul Franklin, who is scheduled
- OCTOBER 18, 2013MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. Larry Flynt opposes death penalty for his shooter, Joseph Paul Franklin, who is scheduled to be executed on Nov. 20.
USA - Missouri. Larry Flynt opposes death penalty for his shooter, Joseph Paul Franklin, who is scheduled to be executed on Nov. 20.
- OCTOBER 17, 2013BotswanaDEATH PENALTY
BOTSWANA SAYS DEATH PENALTY REMAINS IN EFFECT
Botswana’s Government has maintained that the overturned five death sentences this year
- OCTOBER 17, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Judge Kelvin Wells has sentenced Steven Cozzie, 23, White, to death
USA - Florida. Judge Kelvin Wells has sentenced Steven Cozzie, 23, White, to death
OCTOBER 17, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: ADAMS OSHIOMHOLE SIGNS LAW PRESCRIBING DEATH PENALTY FOR KIDNAPPERS IN EDO
In Nigeria, Edo State governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole signed into law the “Kidnapping Prohibition
- OCTOBER 16, 2013MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
a 21-year-old Romanian was recently sentenced to death by the High Court
a 21-year-old Romanian was recently sentenced to death by the High Court
- OCTOBER 16, 2013JapanDEATH PENALTY
the Supreme Court of Japan rejected the seventh request for retrial from Masaru Okunishi, an 87-year-old
the Supreme Court of Japan rejected the seventh request for retrial from Masaru Okunishi, an 87-year-old
OCTOBER 16, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: 4 SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR DRUG OFFENCES
A court in northeast China's Jilin Province sentenced four drug dealers to death.
- OCTOBER 15, 2013DEATH PENALTY
FLORIDA (USA): WILLIAM FREDERICK HAPP EXECUTED
William Frederick Happ, 51, White, was executed in Florida. He was the first inmate to be executed
- OCTOBER 15, 2013Papua New GuineaDEATH PENALTY
PNG OBJECTS TO EU CRITICISING DEATH PENALTY
The Papua New Guinea government has strongly objected to comments by the European
- OCTOBER 15, 2013ThailandDEATH PENALTY
the Supreme Court upheld the lower courts' death sentence for a Yao tribesman extradited from China for
the Supreme Court upheld the lower courts' death sentence for a Yao tribesman extradited from China for
- OCTOBER 15, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. William Happ, 51, White, was executed. He was the first inmate to be executed using the midazolam hydrochlride
USA - Florida. William Happ, 51, White, was executed. He was the first inmate to be executed using the midazolam hydrochlride
- OCTOBER 14, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA’S TOP JUDGE CALLS FOR FEWER EXECUTIONS
China’s top judicial official, Zhou Qiang, called on courts to “dare to stick to the truth” at a seminar in Beijing.
- OCTOBER 14, 2013AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. A jury recommended the death penalty for Jordaan Creque, 23, Black.
USA - Alabama. A jury recommended the death penalty for Jordaan Creque, 23, Black.
- OCTOBER 14, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Florida tomorrow is planning to use a lethal injection drug that has never been used before in executions: Versed
USA - Florida. Florida tomorrow is planning to use a lethal injection drug that has never been used before in executions: Versed
OCTOBER 14, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: PRISONER EXECUTED IN A PRISON - THE PRISON WAS ATTACKED IN AN ATTEMPT TO SAVE THE PRISONER
According to the state run news agency Fars one prisoner was hanged early in the morning in the
OCTOBER 14, 2013BelarusDEATH PENALTYBELARUS: LUKASHENKO FULLY JUSTIFIES DEATH PENALTY
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko fully justifies the use of the death penalty in his country
- OCTOBER 13, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
the branch 16 of Urmia general court, in Iran
the branch 16 of Urmia general court, in Iran
OCTOBER 13, 2013LebanonDEATH PENALTYLEBANON: HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE CHIEF REJECTS DEATH PENALTY
In Lebanon, Head of the Parliament’s Human Rights Committee Michel Moussa called
- OCTOBER 12, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: 15 BALOCH INCLUDING TWO WOMEN EXECUTED IN ZAHEDAN PRISON
The Iranian regime executed at least 15 people at the central prison of Zahedan city in Balochistan
- OCTOBER 11, 2013DEATH PENALTY
MISSOURI (USA): GOV. JAY NIXON HALTS THE EXECUTION OF ALLEN NICKLASSON
Gov. Jay Nixon Halts the execution of Allen Nicklasson that would have been 1st US execution by
- OCTOBER 11, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
a High Court sitting in Argungu, Kebbi State, Nigeria, has sentenced a woman to death
a High Court sitting in Argungu, Kebbi State, Nigeria, has sentenced a woman to death
- OCTOBER 11, 2013MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. Gov. Nixon halts the execution of Allen Nicklasson following threats from the European Union
USA - Missouri. Gov. Nixon halts the execution of Allen Nicklasson following threats from the European Union
OCTOBER 11, 2013YemenDEATH PENALTYYEMEN: EU DELEGATION WELCOMES DECISION IN REGARDS TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS
European officials and UNICEF welcomed Yemen’s decision to not carry out the death penalty against juvenile offenders, in keeping with international regulations.
OCTOBER 11, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 537 HANGINGS FROM OCTOBER 2012 TO OCTOBER 2013
From October 11, 2012 to October 10, 2013 at least 537 people were hanged in various cities
- OCTOBER 10, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
five people accused of terrorist act and assassinations of Sunni Clergymen
five people accused of terrorist act and assassinations of Sunni Clergymen
- OCTOBER 10, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
an unidentified Emirati man paid SR 5 million (Dh4.9 million) to save a Saudi man
an unidentified Emirati man paid SR 5 million (Dh4.9 million) to save a Saudi man
OCTOBER 10, 2013IraqDEATH PENALTYIRAQ: 42 TERROR CONVICTS EXECUTED
Iraq executed 42 "terrorism" convicts over the past week, the justice ministry said, defying international condemnation of its extensive use of the death penalty, as deadly violence intensifies.
OCTOBER 10, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: SAUDI BEHEADED FOR TRIBAL KILLING
Saudi authorities beheaded a citizen in the western province of Taif after he was convicted
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OCTOBER 10, 2013ZimbabweDEATH PENALTYZIMBABWE: MINISTER OPPOSES DEATH PENALTY
In Zimbabwe, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Emmerson Mnangagwa says
OCTOBER 10, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: KIDNAPPERS OF DELTA MAGISTRATE TO DIE BY HANGING
In Nigeria, two persons were sentenced to death by hanging by an Asaba High Court, having been
- OCTOBER 9, 2013DEATH PENALTY
ARIZONA (USA): EDWARD SCHAD EXECUTED
Edward Schad, 71, White, was executed in Arizona. He was given a lethal dose of pentobarbital
- OCTOBER 9, 2013BelarusDEATH PENALTY
BELARUS UNDER FIRE FOR DEATH PENALTY
People in Belarus are forced to live in a climate of fear because "politically-guided" courts
- OCTOBER 9, 2013DEATH PENALTY
MISSOURI RETURNING EXECUTION DRUG TO EUROPEAN SUPPLIER
The Missouri Department of Corrections says it is returning to the supplier a drug that it had
- OCTOBER 9, 2013DEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA): MICHAEL YOWELL EXECUTED
Michael Yowell, 43, White, was executed in Texas.
- OCTOBER 9, 2013Antigua & BarbudaDEATH PENALTY
CARIBBEAN URGED TO ABOLISH DEATH PENALTY
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) urged Caribbean countries that
- OCTOBER 9, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
One prisoner was hanged in public in the town of Fasa (southern Iran).
One prisoner was hanged in public in the town of Fasa (southern Iran).
- OCTOBER 9, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
an Iranian Arab from the city of Ahvaz was hanged in the central prison of Isfahan
an Iranian Arab from the city of Ahvaz was hanged in the central prison of Isfahan
- OCTOBER 9, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Michael Yowell, 43, White, was executed.
USA - Texas. Michael Yowell, 43, White, was executed.
- OCTOBER 9, 2013ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arizona. Edward Schad, 71, White, was executed.
USA - Arizona. Edward Schad, 71, White, was executed.
- OCTOBER 9, 2013AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. A jury recommended death for Cedric Floyd, 30, Black
USA - Alabama. A jury recommended death for Cedric Floyd, 30, Black
OCTOBER 9, 2013DEATH PENALTYIRAN: ONE PRISONER HANGED IN PUBLIC AND THREE HANGED IN PRISON
Four prisoners have been hanged in two different Iranian cities reported Iranian state media
- OCTOBER 9, 2013MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. Missouri returning execution drug to European supplier.
USA - Missouri. Missouri returning execution drug to European supplier.
- OCTOBER 9, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: THE FATHER OF TWO GIRLS SURVIVED BEING HANGED - WILL BE EXECUTED ONCE HE FEELS BETTER
In Iran, a prisoner was found to be alive 24 hours after being hanged and declared dead.
- OCTOBER 8, 2013DEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA): PHARMACIST WANTS LETHAL DRUG BACK; TDCJ REFUSES
The Woodlands Compounding Pharmacy that recently provided pentobarbital to the Texas
- OCTOBER 8, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Pharmacist wants lethal drug back; TDCJ refuses.
USA - Texas. Pharmacist wants lethal drug back; TDCJ refuses.
OCTOBER 8, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: SC COMMUTES SHARMA'S DEATH PENALTY
In India, the Supreme Court commuted the death sentence of former Congress leader Sushil Sharma to life imprisonment in connection with the 1995 tandoor murder case.
OCTOBER 8, 2013JapanDEATH PENALTYJAPAN: HIGH COURT OVERTURNS DEATH SENTENCE GIVEN TO MAN FOR MURDERING CHIBA STUDENT
The Tokyo High Court overturned a death sentence given to a man convicted of murdering a student
- OCTOBER 8, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED IN AHWAZ
Two prisoners were hanged in the prison of Ahwaz (southwestern Iran), reported the state run
- OCTOBER 7, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Georgia. U.S. Supreme Court declines to review Georgia's unusual burden for proving mental retardation.
USA - Georgia. U.S. Supreme Court declines to review Georgia's unusual burden for proving mental retardation.
- OCTOBER 7, 2013IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: FOUR INDONESIANS GET DEATH SENTENCE
Four Indonesian men were sentenced to death in Malaysia after the High Court found
- OCTOBER 7, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury recommended the death penalty for Anthony Wade, 29, Black.
USA - California. A jury recommended the death penalty for Anthony Wade, 29, Black.
- OCTOBER 5, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Two people were hanged in public in the Iranian northern city of Babol in the morning,
Two people were hanged in public in the Iranian northern city of Babol in the morning,
- OCTOBER 5, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Mohammad Abdullahi who has been charged on collaboration with
Mohammad Abdullahi who has been charged on collaboration with
OCTOBER 5, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: ZARDARI WELCOMES CONTINUATION OF MORATORIUM ON DEATH PENALTY
Former President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the government decision to continue with the policy of
OCTOBER 5, 2013LebanonDEATH PENALTYLEBANON: MILITARY COURT SENTENCES IN ABSENTIA ARMY OFFICER TO DEATH OVER COLLABORATING WITH ISRAEL
The military court sentenced in absentia a Lebanese army officer to death for collaborating
OCTOBER 5, 2013DEATH PENALTYIRAN: EIGHT MORE EXECUTIONS
Two people were hanged in public in the Iranian northern city of Babol in the morning, Fars news
- OCTOBER 4, 2013United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - A new report: a minority of counties (2%) produce most death cases
USA - A new report: a minority of counties (2%) produce most death cases
- OCTOBER 4, 2013DEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Judge James Daniel sentenced Kim Jackson, 43, Black, to death
USA - Florida. Judge James Daniel sentenced Kim Jackson, 43, Black, to death
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OCTOBER 4, 2013MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: THREE NIGERIAN STUDENTS SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Three Nigerian college students were sentenced to death by a High Court in Malaysia for trafficking
- OCTOBER 4, 2013OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Ohio adds midazolam and hydromorphone to the lethal injection protocol
USA - Ohio. Ohio adds midazolam and hydromorphone to the lethal injection protocol
- OCTOBER 3, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
A prisoner was hanged in the Central Yazd Prison, Iran. He was charged of murder.
A prisoner was hanged in the Central Yazd Prison, Iran. He was charged of murder.
- OCTOBER 3, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
The head of Yazd Judiciary announced that five narcotics traffickers were
The head of Yazd Judiciary announced that five narcotics traffickers were
- OCTOBER 3, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Rasht, reported the state run Iranian
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Rasht, reported the state run Iranian
- OCTOBER 3, 2013BelgiumDEATH PENALTY
Nizar Trabelsi, a Tunisian man jailed in Belgium in 2003 for planning to attack a Nato air base, was
Nizar Trabelsi, a Tunisian man jailed in Belgium in 2003 for planning to attack a Nato air base, was
OCTOBER 3, 2013TanzaniaDEATH PENALTYTANZANIA: HIGH COURT SENTENCES THREE PEOPLE TO DEATH
The High Court in Mbeya Zone, Tanzania, has sentenced to death three people after they were
OCTOBER 3, 2013United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTYUAE: CHLOROFORM KILLER SPARED DEATH PENALTY AS VICTIM'S FAMILY CANNOT BE FOUND
A murderer cannot face the death penalty in UAE because the courts are unable to find his victim's
- OCTOBER 3, 2013BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING WIFE
In Bangladesh, the Nilphamari Women and Children Repression Control Court sentenced Babul
- OCTOBER 3, 2013SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
SOMALIA: MILITARY COURT SENTENCE SOLDIERS FOR KILLING COLLEAGUES
Two Somali military soldiers were sentenced to death after a court session hearing was held
- OCTOBER 2, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Texas Reveals Execution Drug's Origin
USA - Texas. Texas Reveals Execution Drug's Origin
- OCTOBER 2, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury sentenced Ronald Earl Brim, 48, to death
USA - California. A jury sentenced Ronald Earl Brim, 48, to death
OCTOBER 2, 2013DEATH PENALTYUSA: ONLY 2% OF COUNTIES RESPONSIBLE FOR MAJORITY OF U.S. DEATH PENALTY
The Death Penalty Information Center released a new report: “The 2% Death Penalty: How
OCTOBER 2, 2013Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTYGAZA: HAMAS EXECUTES MAN BY HANGING FOR MURDERING TWO
Hamas executed by hanging a man who was convicted of murdering two people in the Gaza Strip.
- OCTOBER 2, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: TWO EXECUTIONS IN SHAHR-E-KORD
Two people were hanged in central prison of Shahr-e-Kord, Iran.
- OCTOBER 1, 2013DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: ONE WOMAN AND FIVE MEN EXECUTED
Six prisoners were hanged in three different Iranian prisons, reported the Iranian state media.
- OCTOBER 1, 2013DEATH PENALTY
FLORIDA (USA): MARSHALL LEE GORE EXECUTED
Marshall Lee Gore, 50, White, was executed in Florida.
- OCTOBER 1, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
One man was hanged in the prison of Shiraz (southern Iran), reported the state run Iranian
One man was hanged in the prison of Shiraz (southern Iran), reported the state run Iranian
- OCTOBER 1, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Ardebil (north-western Iran) , reported
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Ardebil (north-western Iran) , reported
- OCTOBER 1, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
a district court in Narsinghpur in Madhya Pradesh
a district court in Narsinghpur in Madhya Pradesh
- OCTOBER 1, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Marshall Lee Gore, 50, White, was executed.
USA - Florida. Marshall Lee Gore, 50, White, was executed.
OCTOBER 1, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: EKITI STATE GOVERNOR FAYEMI PARDONS 8 PRISONERS, 2 BROTHERS ON DEATH ROW
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, Nigeria, granted pardon to 10 prisoners, including
OCTOBER 1, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: CAPITAL PUNISHMENT OF 8 PAKISTANIS SUSPENDED
Saudi Arabia, on the request of Pakistan embassy, has suspended the capital punishment
- OCTOBER 1, 2013IraqDEATH PENALTY
IRAQ: 23 PEOPLE EXECUTED IN SEPTEMBER ON TERRORISM CHARGES
Iraq executed 23 people during two days in September, most of them convicted on
OCTOBER 1, 2013BangladeshDEATH PENALTYBANGLADESH: 7TH OPPOSITION LAWMAKER SENTENCED TO DEATH
Bangladesh's war crimes tribunal sentenced a senior opposition leader and lawmaker to death in the seventh such verdict by the body set up to probe abuses during the country's bloody struggle for independence.
- OCTOBER 1, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury has recommended the death penalty for Francisco Beltran
USA - California. A jury has recommended the death penalty for Francisco Beltran