Chronological archive
April 2014
The 112 news items published by Hands Off Cain in April 2014, in chronological order.
USA - Ohio. Parole Board recommends mercy for Arthur Tyler, who is set to be executed May 28
USA - Ohio. Parole Board recommends mercy for Arthur Tyler, who is set to be executed May 28
- APRIL 30, 2014United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: COURT UPHOLDS DEATH PENALTY OF KILLER IN FUJAIRAH
Upholding a lower court’s verdict, the Fujairah Court of Appeal sentenced an Emirati man to death for
APRIL 30, 2014DEATH PENALTYOKLAHOMA: DEATH ROW INMATE CLAYTON LOCKETT DIED AFTER WRITHING IN AGONY FOR 43 MINUTES IN BOTCHED EXECUTION THAT LAWYER DESCRIBED AS 'TORTURE'
a death row inmate in Oklahoma died of a heart attack after spending 43 minutes writhing in agony on a stretcher because of a botched execution that one lawyer has described as "torture".
APRIL 30, 2014MaldivesDEATH PENALTYMALDIVE: UN RIGHTS OFFICE CONDEMNS DEATH PENALTY REVIVAL
the UN Human Rights Office in Geneva voiced concern over moves to revive the death penalty in the
- APRIL 30, 2014OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Judge again sentences Donna Roberts to death.
USA - Ohio. Judge again sentences Donna Roberts to death.
- APRIL 30, 2014OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Gov. John R. Kasich has commuted the death sentence of Arthur Tyler
USA - Ohio. Gov. John R. Kasich has commuted the death sentence of Arthur Tyler
- APRIL 29, 2014OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Ohio Increases Death Penalty Drug Dosages
USA - Ohio. Ohio Increases Death Penalty Drug Dosages
- APRIL 29, 2014OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Oklahoma is preparing for the state's first double execution since 1937.
USA - Oklahoma. Oklahoma is preparing for the state's first double execution since 1937.
- APRIL 29, 2014OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Clayton Lockett Dies After Execution Is Botched.
USA - Oklahoma. Clayton Lockett Dies After Execution Is Botched.
- APRIL 29, 2014OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Governor Mary Fallin this evening issued a stay of execution for Charles Warner
USA - Oklahoma. Governor Mary Fallin this evening issued a stay of execution for Charles Warner
APRIL 29, 2014TaiwanDEATH PENALTYTAIWAN: FIVE DEATH-ROW INMATES EXECUTED
five death-row inmates were executed in various parts of the island, the Justice Ministry said.
APRIL 29, 2014Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTYGAZA STRIP: KHAN YUNIS COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE ISSUES NEW DEATH SENTENCE
the Court of First Instance in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, presided by Judge Mahmoud Barakah, sentenced B.
- APRIL 29, 2014LouisianaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Louisiana. Bill bringing back electric chair stripped of that measure in Louisiana House committee
USA - Louisiana. Bill bringing back electric chair stripped of that measure in Louisiana House committee
- APRIL 28, 2014OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. A jury recommended the death penalty for Willie Wilks
USA - Ohio. A jury recommended the death penalty for Willie Wilks
- APRIL 28, 2014TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. A jury sentenced Carnell Petetan to death
USA - Texas. A jury sentenced Carnell Petetan to death
- APRIL 28, 2014United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - More Than 4% of Death Row Inmates May Be Innocent.
USA - More Than 4% of Death Row Inmates May Be Innocent.
APRIL 28, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 'BLOOD MONEY' SAVED 358 FROM DEATH PENALTY
Iran’s Prosecutor General Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejeie said the payment of "blood money" spared 358
APRIL 28, 2014EgyptDEATH PENALTYEGYPT: 683 ISLAMISTS SENTENCED TO DEATH, ANOTHER 492 DEATH SENTENCES REVERSED
an Egyptian court in Minya condemned the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood and 682 of his supporters to
- APRIL 27, 2014MaldivesDEATH PENALTY
MALDIVES: DEATH PENALTY REGULATIONS ENACTED
detailed regulations on the implementation of the death sentence came into force following their publication
- APRIL 26, 2014CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge Steve White sentenced Ronnie Vang, 32, to death
USA - California. Judge Steve White sentenced Ronnie Vang, 32, to death
APRIL 26, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: MAN HANGED PUBLICLY IN SEMNAN OVER RAPE CHARGES
one prisoner was hanged publicly in Semnan, reported the official website of the Iranian Judiciary in Semnan
APRIL 26, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 3 MEN CONVICTED OF KILLING PROSECUTOR HANGED
three men convicted of killing an Iranian prosecutor were executed publicly in Zabol, IRNA reported. Omid
APRIL 25, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 4 KURDISH POLITICAL PRISONERS SENTENCED TO DEATH
The Iranian regime’s ‘Supreme Court’ upheld the death sentence for four Kurdish
APRIL 24, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED FOR MURDER
two prisoners were hanged in Iran early this morning.
- APRIL 24, 2014ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arizona. Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed legislation that would have expanded the state's death penalty
USA - Arizona. Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed legislation that would have expanded the state's death penalty
- APRIL 24, 2014United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - A federal jury in Virginia sentenced Jorge Torrez to death
USA - A federal jury in Virginia sentenced Jorge Torrez to death
- APRIL 23, 2014DEATH PENALTY
FLORIDA (USA): ROBERT HENDRIX EXECUTED
Robert Hendrix, 47, White, was executed in Florida.
- APRIL 23, 2014DEATH PENALTY
MISSOURI (USA): MAN EXECUTED FOR KILLING COUPLE ON FARM TO STEAL THEIR COWS
Missouri executed a convicted killer after the
- APRIL 23, 2014MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. William Rousan, 57, White, was executed.
USA - Missouri. William Rousan, 57, White, was executed.
- APRIL 23, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Robert Hendrix, 47, White, was executed.
USA - Florida. Robert Hendrix, 47, White, was executed.
- APRIL 23, 2014OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that 2 death row inmates are not entitled to know the source of lethal drugs
USA - Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that 2 death row inmates are not entitled to know the source of lethal drugs
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APRIL 23, 2014NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: SHARIA COURT SENTENCES MAN TO BE STONED FOR RAPING AND INFECTING A MINOR
an Islamic court in Kano State sentenced a man to be stoned to death for raping a 12-year-old student,
- APRIL 22, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
The Iranian regime hanged five prisoners including a 68 year-old man in Gohardasht prison in city of Karaj.
The Iranian regime hanged five prisoners including a 68 year-old man in Gohardasht prison in city of Karaj.
- APRIL 22, 2014BruneiDEATH PENALTY
BRUNEI POSTPONES NEW PENAL CODE THAT CALLS FOR ‘DEATH BY STONING’ FOR GAY SEX
Brunei has postponed its planned implementation of its new penal code that includes harsh Islamic
APRIL 22, 2014DEATH PENALTYIRAN: HANDS OFF CAIN AND THE RADICAL PARTY CONDEMN VIOLENCE AGAINST POLITICAL PRISONERS IN THE EVIN JAIL
Hands Off Cain and the Radical Party condemned the attack on 17 April to Iran's Evin prison by agents of the Intelligence Ministry who, along with about a hundred prison guards, have prevailed on the prisoners of section 350.
APRIL 22, 2014DEATH PENALTYIRAN: SIX MORE HANGINGS
The Iranian regime hanged five prisoners including a 68 year-old man in Gohardasht prison in city of Karaj.
APRIL 22, 2014United StatesDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: AMERICAN MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR HEROIN
State media say a court in Vietnam has sentenced an American to death for heroin trafficking.
APRIL 22, 2014JordanDEATH PENALTYJORDAN: LOWER HOUSE ADOPTS ANTI-TERRORISM BILL, KEEPS DEATH PENALTY
Lower House endorsed the draft anti-terrorism law, maintaining the death penalty for certain crimes tagged
- APRIL 22, 2014ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arizona. The Senate approved House Bill 2313 to expand death penalty
USA - Arizona. The Senate approved House Bill 2313 to expand death penalty
- APRIL 21, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A 24 year-old man was hanged in the main prison in north-eastern city of Mashhad, Iran, state-run daily
A 24 year-old man was hanged in the main prison in north-eastern city of Mashhad, Iran, state-run daily
- APRIL 21, 2014OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Supreme Court has stayed the executions of Clayton Lockett and Charles Warner
USA - Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Supreme Court has stayed the executions of Clayton Lockett and Charles Warner
- APRIL 21, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: 8 SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR 2003 RIYADH ATTACK
A Saudi court sentenced eight people to death and 77 others to prison on charges related to attacks against
- APRIL 20, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
another juvenile offender was hanged in the Vakilabad prison of Mashhad, Iran Human Rights reported.
another juvenile offender was hanged in the Vakilabad prison of Mashhad, Iran Human Rights reported.
- APRIL 20, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
eleven prisoners were hanged in the Ghezel Hesar prison of Karaj, reported the
eleven prisoners were hanged in the Ghezel Hesar prison of Karaj, reported the
- APRIL 19, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
a prisoner was executed in the central prison of Zahedan on charge of carrying and storing drugs, reported
a prisoner was executed in the central prison of Zahedan on charge of carrying and storing drugs, reported
APRIL 18, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 6 AFGHANS EXECUTED
Iran executed six Afghans, an official claimed.
APRIL 18, 2014BelarusDEATH PENALTYBELARUS: CONVICTED MURDERER EXECUTED
Belarus has executed a man convicted of a gruesome double murder, a rights group said, the latest case of capital punishment in the ex-Soviet country.
- APRIL 17, 2014DEATH PENALTY
NEW HAMPSHIRE (USA): DEATH PENALTY REPEAL FAILS BY 1 VOTE
New Hampshire's Senate has voted 12-12 today on a death penalty repeal measure. The tie means capital
- APRIL 17, 2014New HampshireDEATH PENALTY
USA - New Hampshire, New Hampshire death penalty repeal fails by 1 vote.
USA - New Hampshire, New Hampshire death penalty repeal fails by 1 vote.
- APRIL 17, 2014PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Pennsylvania. Judge John Tylwalk has ruled that Freeman May is incompetent to be executed.
USA - Pennsylvania. Judge John Tylwalk has ruled that Freeman May is incompetent to be executed.
- APRIL 17, 2014BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH: 4 DEATH-ROW CONVICTS ACQUITTED
In Bangladesh, an High Court bench comprising Justice Abdul Hye and Krisna Debnath acquitted four
APRIL 17, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FOUR PRISONERS, INCLUDING THREE JUVENILE OFFENDERS, HANGED IN BANDAR ABBAS
four prisoners, including three juvenile offenders, were hanged in the prison of Bandar Abbas, reported the
APRIL 17, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: KURDISH POLITICAL PRISONER HANGED IN KERMANSHAH
A Kurdish political prisoner identified as Samko Khorshidi was hanged in the Dizelabad prison of Kermanshah, Iran, reported the “Kurdistan Human Rights Organization”.
- APRIL 16, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: JUVENILE OFFENDER GIVEN LAST-MINUTE FORGIVENESS BY VICTIM’S FAMILY
a convicted killer was saved from public execution at the last possible moment, after the family of the victim
- APRIL 16, 2014DEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA): JOSE VILLEGAS EXECUTED
Jose Villegas, 39, Hispanic, was executed in Texas. Just as the pentobarbital began taking effect, he said, "It does kind of burn. Goodbye." He gasped several times, then started to breathe quietly.
APRIL 16, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: A MAN BEHEADED FOR MURDER IN RIAD
a Saudi citizen, Mohammed Matrak Mohammed al-Dosari, was beheaded in Riyadh after being convicted
APRIL 16, 2014MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: PENANG HAWKER TO HANG FOR MURDER
A burger seller was sentenced to death by the High Court in George Town, Malaysia, for murdering his ex-
- APRIL 16, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury has recommended the death penalty for Joshua Douglas, 32, White
USA - Florida. A jury has recommended the death penalty for Joshua Douglas, 32, White
- APRIL 16, 2014TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Jose Villegas, 39, Hispanic, was executed
USA - Texas. Jose Villegas, 39, Hispanic, was executed
- APRIL 16, 2014TennesseeDEATH PENALTY
USA - Tennessee. The House passed HB 2476 to reintroduce electrocution
USA - Tennessee. The House passed HB 2476 to reintroduce electrocution
- APRIL 16, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: ONE PRISONER WAS HANGED IN PRISON
one prisoner was hanged in the prison of Saveh early in the morning, reported the news agency IRNA.
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- APRIL 15, 2014South DakotaDEATH PENALTY
USA - South Dakota. A jury sentenced James McVay, 43, White, to death
USA - South Dakota. A jury sentenced James McVay, 43, White, to death
- APRIL 15, 2014KenyaDEATH PENALTY
KENYA: 33 YEAR OLD SENTENCED TO DEATH IN BARINGO
Evans Kipruto, a 33 year old from Kabartonjo Baringo County was sentenced to death for the offence of
APRIL 15, 2014MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: WOMAN GETS THE GALLOWS FOR MURDERING STEPMOTHER
A woman received the death sentence at the High Court in Shah Alam, Malaysia, after she and her step
APRIL 15, 2014NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER, MUTILATION
A 25-year-old woman, Hauwa Ayuba, has been sentenced to death by hanging in Borno State, Nigeria, for
- APRIL 15, 2014IraqDEATH PENALTY
IRAQ: MORE THAN 600 IRAQIS EXECUTED IN 4 YEARS
The Iraqi justice ministry has executed more than 600 "terrorists" in the past four years, the Iraqi justice
APRIL 13, 2014ZambiaDEATH PENALTYZAMBIA: COURT UPHOLDS MUM, SON DEATH SENTENCES
The Supreme Court sitting in Kabwe has upheld the death sentence slapped on a mother and his son who
APRIL 13, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED IN BANDAR ABBAS PRISON
the Iranian regime hangmen in Bandar Abbas Prison hanged two men early morning, a state-run news agency reported. The two men were identified by their initials as A.M. and M.A., according to the report by Tasnimnews affiliated to the Quds Force of the Ir
APRIL 12, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FORMER MARINE ESCAPES DEATH PENALTY AFTER SENTENCE IS SECRETLY REDUCED TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON
A former Marine incarcerated in Iran in 2011 and sentenced to death on espionage charges was secretly
- APRIL 12, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: ANOTHER MAN SENTENCED TO HAVE EYES GOUGED OUT
the regime's judiciary in the city of Isfahan condemned another man to have his eyes gouged, state-run news
APRIL 11, 2014BruneiDEATH PENALTYBRUNEI: UNITED NATIONS VOICED DEEP CONCERN ABOUT THE NEW SHARIA PENAL CODE
the United Nations human rights office voiced deep concern about the revised penal code in Brunei
APRIL 11, 2014NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: KOGI INDIGENE GETS STATE PARDON AFTER 18 YEARS IN DEATH ROW
Kogi governor, Captain Idris Wada, has granted amnesty to Mr Lasisi Yusuf, a 67-year-old convict who
- APRIL 10, 2014DEATH PENALTY
NEW HAMPSHIRE (USA): SENATE PANEL ENDORSES DEATH PENALTY REPEAL
The Senate Judiciary Committee revisited the idea of repealing New Hampshire's death penalty and
- APRIL 10, 2014MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
Malaysia - The Federal Court in Putrajava upheld the death sentence of Mohd Nizam Mohamad
Malaysia - The Federal Court in Putrajava upheld the death sentence of Mohd Nizam Mohamad
- APRIL 10, 2014New HampshireDEATH PENALTY
USA - New Hampshire. The Senate Judiciary Committee passes the death penalty repeal bill, setting up a potentially historic vote in the chamber next week.
USA - New Hampshire. The Senate Judiciary Committee passes the death penalty repeal bill, setting up a potentially historic vote in the chamber next week.
- APRIL 9, 2014DEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA): RAMIRO HERNANDEZ-LLANAS EXECUTED
Ramiro Hernandez-Llanas, 44, a Mexican national, was executed in Texas. He escaped prison in his native Mexico while serving a murder sentence and was in the U.S. illegally when he was arrested for the October 1997 slaying of 49-year-old Glen Lich.
- APRIL 9, 2014TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Ramiro Hernandez-Llanas, 44, a Mexican national, was executed.
USA - Texas. Ramiro Hernandez-Llanas, 44, a Mexican national, was executed.
APRIL 9, 2014ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: COURT REJECTS DEATH SENTENCE APPEAL OF POLICEMAN WHO SHOT PREGNANT WOMAN DEAD, INJURED HUSBAND
A court rejected the appeal of a former policeman who was given a death sentence for shooting a pregnant
APRIL 9, 2014Papua New GuineaDEATH PENALTYPAPUA NEW GUINEA: GO-AHEAD TO IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY BY LETHAL INJECTION
the National Executive Council has given the green light for work to proceed in establishing necessary
- APRIL 9, 2014BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH: 3 OUTLAWS SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER IN BAGERHAT
A court in Bagerhat district sentenced three members of outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (ML) to
APRIL 9, 2014BangladeshDEATH PENALTYBANGLADESH: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH IN WIFE KILLING CASE IN MANIKGANJ
A court in Manikganj, Bangladesh, sentenced a man to death for killing his wife for dowry in 2010.
- APRIL 9, 2014TennesseeDEATH PENALTY
USA - Tennessee. Senate passed SB 2580 authorizing use of electric chair when lethal injection drug not available.
USA - Tennessee. Senate passed SB 2580 authorizing use of electric chair when lethal injection drug not available.
- APRIL 8, 2014New HampshireDEATH PENALTY
USA - New Hampshire. Senate panel tied on death penalty repeal bill.
USA - New Hampshire. Senate panel tied on death penalty repeal bill.
- APRIL 8, 2014TennesseeDEATH PENALTY
USA - Tennessee. A House committee approved House Bill 2476 to reintroduce electrocution
USA - Tennessee. A House committee approved House Bill 2476 to reintroduce electrocution
- APRIL 8, 2014TunisiaDEATH PENALTY
on the occasion of the 76th National Day of the Martyrs of 9 April, the President of the Republic
on the occasion of the 76th National Day of the Martyrs of 9 April, the President of the Republic
APRIL 8, 2014VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: JUSTICE MINISTRY PROPOUNDS REDUCTION OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
Tran Tien Dung, chief secretariat of the Vietnamese Ministry of Justice, said the Ministry had suggested the
APRIL 8, 2014BelarusDEATH PENALTYBELARUS: PUBLIC OPINION ON THE DEATH PENALTY
In 2013, non-governmental organisation Penal Reform International commissioned a detailed survey of
APRIL 8, 2014North KoreaDEATH PENALTYNORTH KOREA: OFFICIAL REPORTEDLY EXECUTED WITH A FLAMETHROWER
Quoting an anonymous source, South Korean newspaper The Chosun Ilbo reported that O Sang Hon, the deputy public security minister, was “executed by flame-thrower.”
- APRIL 8, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: ONE PRISONER HANGED IN ARDEBIL
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Ardebil (Northwestern Iran) early in the morning, reported the
- APRIL 8, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury recommended death penalty for Brandon Bradley
USA - Florida. A jury recommended death penalty for Brandon Bradley
- APRIL 7, 2014IraqDEATH PENALTY
IRAQ CARRIED OUT DEATH SENTENCE ON CONVICTED OF TERRORIST CHARGES
The Iraqi authorities carried out death sentences against two convicted of "terrorist” charges as their court
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- APRIL 5, 2014ChinaDEATH PENALTY
the Shijiazhuang Intermediate People's Court in northern China sentenced to death two men, a Chinese
the Shijiazhuang Intermediate People's Court in northern China sentenced to death two men, a Chinese
APRIL 5, 2014PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: COUPLE GET DEATH SENTENCES FOR BLASPHEMY
A Pakistani Christian couple have been sentenced to death for blasphemy after allegedly sending a text
APRIL 5, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCE FOR CHILD RAPIST
Saudi Arabia's supreme court has upheld a death sentence handed down against a teacher convicted of
- APRIL 5, 2014EgyptDEATH PENALTY
EGYPT: POLICE CAPTAIN SENTENCED TO DEATH
A police captain’s death verdict in Qena was referred to the Grand Mufti of the Republic, according to
APRIL 4, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: INDONESIA MAID ON DEATH ROW SPARED EXECUTION
An Indonesian maid on death row in Saudi Arabia for murder has been spared execution after the Indonesian government agreed to pay the remainder of the blood money she was due to pay.
- APRIL 4, 2014IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: MUMBAI COURT ORDERS FIRST DEATH SENTENCE FOR MULTIPLE RAPES
An Indian judge ordered three men to hang after they were convicted of two gang-rapes.
APRIL 4, 2014ThailandDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: SUPREME PEOPLE’S COURT UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCE TO THAI DRUG MULE
The Supreme People’s Court, Vietnam’s highest court, upheld the death sentence to a Thai woman for
- APRIL 3, 2014TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied posthumous pardon for Cameron Todd Willingham
USA - Texas. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied posthumous pardon for Cameron Todd Willingham
- APRIL 3, 2014AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. Death penalty secrecy bill fails
USA - Alabama. Death penalty secrecy bill fails
- APRIL 3, 2014TexasDEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA): TOMMY LYNN SELLS EXECUTED
Tommy Lynn Sells, 49, White, a serial killer, was executed for the 1999 death of Kayleen Harris.
- APRIL 3, 2014North CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
USA - North Carolina. A jury has sentenced Jonathan Douglas Richardson, 25, White, to death
USA - North Carolina. A jury has sentenced Jonathan Douglas Richardson, 25, White, to death
- APRIL 3, 2014TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Tommy Lynn Sells, 49, White, was executed
USA - Texas. Tommy Lynn Sells, 49, White, was executed
APRIL 3, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: DEATH SENTENCE FOR TERRORIST
A special court in Riyadh has sentenced a man to death for his involvement in terror activities including
- APRIL 3, 2014North KoreaDEATH PENALTY
NORTH KOREA: GOVERNMENT PLANS TO EXECUTE 200 SUPPORTERS OF JANG SONG THAEK
The North Korean government plans to execute 200 supporters of Jang Song Thaek and ship their families
APRIL 3, 2014EgyptDEATH PENALTYEGYPT: CABINET APPROVES NEW TERROR LAW
The Egyptian government approved a new anti-terrorism law, in the wake of a terrorist attack outside Cairo
APRIL 3, 2014SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: UN RIGHTS OFFICE CALLS FOR MORATORIUM AFTER ‘HASTY’ EXECUTION OF ALLEGED MURDERER
a man was executed in the Somali town of Kismayo after he was accused of killing an elder on 24 March.
APRIL 3, 2014TanzaniaDEATH PENALTYTANZANIA: DEATH ROW INMATES KEEP INCREASING
during a two-day training workshop for Tanzania Prison Service, the Executive Director of Inmates
- APRIL 2, 2014Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
Sri Lanka - The Supreme Court rejected the appeal of four policemen sentenced to death over the murder of two youths in 2009
Sri Lanka - The Supreme Court rejected the appeal of four policemen sentenced to death over the murder of two youths in 2009
- APRIL 1, 2014DEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Oklahoma has revealed the drugs that will be used to execute prisoners, but not their source
USA - Oklahoma. Oklahoma has revealed the drugs that will be used to execute prisoners, but not their source
- APRIL 1, 2014JamaicaDEATH PENALTY
a former Jamaica Defence Force soldier, Leslie Moodie, had his death sentence commuted to life
a former Jamaica Defence Force soldier, Leslie Moodie, had his death sentence commuted to life
APRIL 1, 2014IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: RAJIV GANDHI ASSASSINS WILL NOT HANG, REITERATES SUPREME COURT
the Supreme Court reiterated that three men from Tamil Nadu convicted of killing former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi will not hang.