Chronological archive
May 2014
The 156 news items published by Hands Off Cain in May 2014, in chronological order.
INDIA: 3 RAPISTS SENTENCED TO DEATH
An Indian court sentenced to death three men who raped a photojournalist inside an abandoned textile mill
MAY 30, 2014TaiwanDEATH PENALTYTAIWAN: DEATH PENALTY FOR KIDNAPPINGS ABOLISHED
In its final meeting before the end of the plenary session, the Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the
MAY 30, 2014KazakhstanDEATH PENALTYKAZAKHSTAN: SENATE ADOPTS DRAFT NEW CRIMINAL CODE INCLUDING CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
the Senate of the Parliament adopted in its first reading a draft new Criminal Code of the Republic of
- MAY 30, 2014KentuckyDEATH PENALTY
USA - Kentucky. Lethal Injection Protocol Under Scrutiny
USA - Kentucky. Lethal Injection Protocol Under Scrutiny
- MAY 30, 2014LouisianaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Louisiana. The Senate approved House Bill 328 that would keep more of the lethal injection process confidential.
USA - Louisiana. The Senate approved House Bill 328 that would keep more of the lethal injection process confidential.
- MAY 30, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Judge William Fuente sentenced Dontae Rashawn Morris to die.
USA - Florida. Judge William Fuente sentenced Dontae Rashawn Morris to die.
- MAY 30, 2014United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Federal Judge Liam O'Grady sentenced Jorge Torrez to death
USA - Federal Judge Liam O'Grady sentenced Jorge Torrez to death
- MAY 29, 2014MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. Attorney General Chris Koster suggested that the state begin producing execution drugs.
USA - Missouri. Attorney General Chris Koster suggested that the state begin producing execution drugs.
- MAY 29, 2014NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
the Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, pardoned 15 inmates in prisons across the state to
the Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, pardoned 15 inmates in prisons across the state to
- MAY 29, 2014GhanaDEATH PENALTY
the European High Court has dismissed an appeal against refusal of extradition to Ghana, where convictions
the European High Court has dismissed an appeal against refusal of extradition to Ghana, where convictions
MAY 29, 2014SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: AL SHABAAB EXECUTES THREE MEN IN LOWER SHABELLE REGION
Somalia’s al Shabaab militant group has executed three men accused of being spies for the federal
- MAY 29, 2014TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Attorney General Greg Abbott issued an order defending secrecy for lethal injection drug sources
USA - Texas. Attorney General Greg Abbott issued an order defending secrecy for lethal injection drug sources
- MAY 29, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Autopsy Photos from Botched Execution Released.
USA - Florida. Autopsy Photos from Botched Execution Released.
MAY 29, 2014NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: POLICEMAN TO HANG OVER MURDER
Justice Abdulkareem Abdulrazak of an Osun State High Court sitting in Ilesa has sentenced a police
- MAY 28, 2014MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
In March 2014, Alaggandiran a/l Vellu was executed after being convicted of murder, said the Malaysian
In March 2014, Alaggandiran a/l Vellu was executed after being convicted of murder, said the Malaysian
- MAY 28, 2014IraqDEATH PENALTY
IRAQ: SEVEN ‘TERRORISTS’ SENTENCED TO DEATH PENALTY
Babel’s Criminal Court sentenced 7 men to death on terrorism charges, a source said to IraqiNews.com.
- MAY 28, 2014LouisianaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Louisiana. Judge Robert Burgess sentenced Brian Horn, 37, White, to death.
USA - Louisiana. Judge Robert Burgess sentenced Brian Horn, 37, White, to death.
MAY 28, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: WOMAN HANGED BY HER MOTHER-IN-LAW IN AMOL
a 28-year-old woman, who allegedly had killed her husband, was hanged by the man's mother in the prison of Amol, reported FARS News Agency.
- MAY 27, 2014United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UAE: ABU DHABI COURT UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCE FOR ONE OF THREE BROTHERS CONVICTED OF KILLING OMANIS
The Abu Dhabi Court of Appeal upheld the death sentence for one of three Emirati brothers convicted of
- MAY 27, 2014DEATH PENALTY
OHIO (USA): FEDERAL JUDGE ORDERS TEMPORARY HALT TO EXECUTIONS
Federal judge Gregory Frost has suspended all executions in Ohio until at least August 15, 2014 in order to
- MAY 27, 2014United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Supreme Court Strikes Down Florida's Strict IQ Cutoff for Death Penalty.
USA - Florida. Supreme Court Strikes Down Florida's Strict IQ Cutoff for Death Penalty.
- MAY 27, 2014OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Federal judge orders halt to executions until August 15, 2014
USA - Ohio. Federal judge orders halt to executions until August 15, 2014
MAY 27, 2014ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: 55 PEOPLE SENTENCED AT MASS TRIAL IN XINJIANG, INCLUDING THREE SENTENCED TO DEATH
Chinese authorities used a public rally in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to sentence 55 people on charges including terrorism.
- MAY 27, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: SHIA ACTIVIST SENTENCED TO DEATH
A Saudi court sentenced to death a Shiite protester convicted of attacking police forces during unrest in the
- MAY 27, 2014IndianaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Indiana. Indiana plan to use Brevital draws opposition from drug maker
USA - Indiana. Indiana plan to use Brevital draws opposition from drug maker
- MAY 26, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: ONE PRISONER HANGED IN QAZVIN
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Qazvin, reported the official website of the Iranian Judiciary
MAY 26, 2014SingaporeDEATH PENALTYSINGAPORE: DRUG-TRAFFICKER ON DEATH ROW SPARED GALLOWS
A 42-year-old Singaporean who has spent more than four years on death row for drug trafficking was
- MAY 26, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: MAN WHO SHOT AT POLICE PATROL SENTENCED TO DEATH
A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced a Shia man to death for shooting at a police patrol and learning how to
MAY 26, 2014KuwaitDEATH PENALTYKUWAIT: COURT COMMUTES IRAQI’S DEATH SENTENCE
Kuwait’s appeals court commuted the death sentence of an Iraqi fisherman who killed a coast guard to life
- MAY 25, 2014ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
USA - Connecticut. Connecticut without execution drugs.
USA - Connecticut. Connecticut without execution drugs.
MAY 25, 2014SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: AL-SHABAAB MEMBER EXECUTED WITHOUT TRAIL AFTER MILITARY COURT ORDER
A 21-year-old man suspected to be member of Al-Shabaab was shot to death in Dayniile district where he was caught by the Somali armed forces.
Show news 31–60 of 155
MAY 25, 2014North KoreaDEATH PENALTYNORTH KOREA: KEY OFFICIALS AND ENGINEERS EXECUTED OVER APARTMENT COLLAPSE
the Tokyo Shimbun daily reported that North Korea had deported or executed several officials and
MAY 24, 2014KenyaDEATH PENALTYKENYA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR VIOLENT ROBBERY IN NAROK
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to death in Kenya by a Narok court for violently robbing a business
MAY 24, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: MAIN CONVICT IN BIGGEST BANKING FRAUD HANGED IN TEHRAN
Iran hanged the first of four men sentenced to death for a massive financial scam that tainted the government of former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Tehran’s Public Prosecutor’s Office said.
- MAY 23, 2014CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury recommended the death penalty for Leonardo Cisneros
USA - California. A jury recommended the death penalty for Leonardo Cisneros
MAY 23, 2014TanzaniaDEATH PENALTYTANZANIA: COURT SENTENCES TWO TO DEATH FOR MURDER
The High Court in Tabora sentenced two people to death by hanging after convicting them of murder.
MAY 23, 2014IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: LAW COMMISSION CALLS FOR REVIEW OF DEATH PENALTY
the Law Commission of India, which works as an advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice, has
- MAY 22, 2014DEATH PENALTY
NEW HAMPSHIRE (USA): SENATE REJECTS DEATH PENALTY REPEAL
The Senate has rejected a 2nd bid to repeal New Hampshire's death penalty.
- MAY 22, 2014DEATH PENALTY
TENNESSEE RESTORES ELECTRIC CHAIR AS DEATH PENALTY OPTION
Tennessee's governor has signed a bill that would allow the state to use of the electric chair if lethal injection
- MAY 22, 2014MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. The US Supreme Court has delayed the execution of Russell Bucklew
USA - Missouri. The US Supreme Court has delayed the execution of Russell Bucklew
MAY 22, 2014QatarDEATH PENALTYQATAR: FILIPINO MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR ESPIONAGE
A Doha Criminal Court has sentenced a Filipino man to death and two of his compatriots to life
- MAY 22, 2014TennesseeDEATH PENALTY
USA - New Hampshire. The Senate has rejected a 2nd bid to repeal New Hampshire's death penalty
USA - New Hampshire. The Senate has rejected a 2nd bid to repeal New Hampshire's death penalty
- MAY 22, 2014ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
USA - Connecticut. Judge John Blawie sentenced Richard Roszkowski, 49, White, to death
USA - Connecticut. Judge John Blawie sentenced Richard Roszkowski, 49, White, to death
- MAY 22, 2014New HampshireDEATH PENALTY
USA - Tennessee. Governor has signed a bill that would allow the state to use of the electric chair if lethal injection drugs are unavailable.
USA - Tennessee. Governor has signed a bill that would allow the state to use of the electric chair if lethal injection drugs are unavailable.
MAY 22, 2014North KoreaDEATH PENALTYNORTH KOREA: HYESAN MAN EXECUTED AS EXAMPLE FOR REST
The death sentence has been imposed upon at least one person caught making phone contact with South Korea from a location near the Sino-North Korean border, Daily NK has learned via detailed, exclusive testimony from a source in the region.
- MAY 21, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
two more people have escaped death by hanging, after they were pardoned by victims’ families. A murder
two more people have escaped death by hanging, after they were pardoned by victims’ families. A murder
- MAY 21, 2014Sierra LeoneDEATH PENALTY
the Presiding Judge of the Port Loko High Court Justice John Bosco Allieu handed down the death
the Presiding Judge of the Port Loko High Court Justice John Bosco Allieu handed down the death
MAY 21, 2014IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: SC COMMUTES DEATH SENTENCES OF 2 CONVICTS
The Supreme Court of India commuted death sentence of two convicts in 2002 in American Center attack
- MAY 21, 2014MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. Uncertainty remains over the execution of Russell Bucklew as Supreme Court action looms.
USA - Missouri. Uncertainty remains over the execution of Russell Bucklew as Supreme Court action looms.
- MAY 21, 2014DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: VICTIMS’ FAMILIES MERCY SAVES MORE KILLERS FROM DEATH SENTENCE
two more people have escaped death by hanging, after they were pardoned by victims’ families. A murder
- MAY 21, 2014OregonDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oregon. A jury unanimously sentenced Robert Langley to death
USA - Oregon. A jury unanimously sentenced Robert Langley to death
MAY 21, 2014North KoreaDEATH PENALTYNORTH KOREA: HARSH PUNISHMENTS FOR NON-VIOLENT OFFENCES ADDED TO CRIMINAL CODE
the Daily NK revealed that the North Korean authorities had added five extra clauses to Article 60 of the country's criminal code, which pertains to attempts to overthrow the state.
MAY 21, 2014VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: TWO SENTENCED TO DEATH IN DIFFERENT DRUG CASES
Two Ho Chi Minh City courts independently sentenced a disabled man and an Australian Vietnamese to
- MAY 20, 2014KenyaDEATH PENALTY
KENYA: COURT SENTENCES FOUR TO HANG FOR ETHNIC CLASHES
A court in Garsen, Tana Delta district has sentenced four men, including a former GSU officer, to hang. The
- MAY 20, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A 40-year old prisoner was hanged in the prison of Mashhad, reported the newspaper
A 40-year old prisoner was hanged in the prison of Mashhad, reported the newspaper
- MAY 20, 2014LouisianaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Louisiana. The House passed HB 328, a secrecy law
USA - Louisiana. The House passed HB 328, a secrecy law
- MAY 20, 2014MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. The 8th US circuit court of appeals has granted a 60 days stay of execution for Russell Bucklew
USA - Missouri. The 8th US circuit court of appeals has granted a 60 days stay of execution for Russell Bucklew
- MAY 20, 2014TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. A jury has sentenced Brian Suniga to death
USA - Texas. A jury has sentenced Brian Suniga to death
- MAY 20, 2014OregonDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oregon. Judge Charles Zennache formally sentenced David Ray Taylor to death
USA - Oregon. Judge Charles Zennache formally sentenced David Ray Taylor to death
- MAY 20, 2014OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Death Penalty Task Force Releases Final Report.
USA - Ohio. Death Penalty Task Force Releases Final Report.
- MAY 19, 2014SurinameDEATH PENALTY
SURINAME: MINISTER OF JUSTICE, DEATH PENALTY TO BE REVOKED
Justice and Police Minister Edward Belfort announced that Suriname will raise its maximum jail sentence to
Show news 61–90 of 155
- MAY 19, 2014IndianaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Indiana. Department of Correction adopts Brevital
USA - Indiana. Department of Correction adopts Brevital
MAY 19, 2014DEATH PENALTYIRAN: 14 PRISONERS EXECUTED
14 prisoners have been executed in Iran in recent days.
- MAY 19, 2014MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. Russell Bucklew wants his execution videotaped.
USA - Missouri. Russell Bucklew wants his execution videotaped.
- MAY 19, 2014DEATH PENALTY
USA - Georgia. Supreme court upholds anonymity for execution pharmacists
USA - Georgia. Supreme court upholds anonymity for execution pharmacists
- MAY 19, 2014DelawareDEATH PENALTY
USA - Delaware. The state Supreme Court reversed the 1992 murder conviction of Jermaine Wright, 41, Black.
USA - Delaware. The state Supreme Court reversed the 1992 murder conviction of Jermaine Wright, 41, Black.
MAY 19, 2014DEATH PENALTYUSA: GEORGIA HIGH COURT UPHOLDS LAW PROTECTING ANONYMITY OF EXECUTION DRUG SUPPLIERS
Georgia's highest court ruled that the law that makes the identity of an execution drug supplier a "confidential
MAY 19, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: AT LEAST FIVE PRISONERS HANGED
Five prisoners, charged with murder, were hanged in the Rajaishahr prison of Karaj early in the morning, according to reliable sources Iran Human Rights (IHR) has been in contact with.
MAY 19, 2014EgyptDEATH PENALTYEGYPT: COURT UPHOLDS DEATH PENALTY FOR ISLAMIST WHO THREW CHILDREN OFF ROOF
Alexandria's criminal court upheld an earlier verdict sentencing Mahmoud Hassan Abdel-Naby to death for
- MAY 18, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
Ten prisoners were hanged in the prison of Kerman (Southeastern Iran) early this morning, reported the
Ten prisoners were hanged in the prison of Kerman (Southeastern Iran) early this morning, reported the
- MAY 18, 2014AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
AFGHANISTAN: 4 POLICEMEN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KIDNAP, MURDER CHARGES IN KANDAHAR
A court in southern Kandahar province of Afghanistan sentenced four policemen to death for kidnap and
- MAY 17, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
two prisoners were hanged on charge of drug trafficking in Zahedan Prison, reported the Human Rights
two prisoners were hanged on charge of drug trafficking in Zahedan Prison, reported the Human Rights
- MAY 17, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
Fars news agency reported about the execution of four prisoners in the prison of Qazvin (West of Tehran).
Fars news agency reported about the execution of four prisoners in the prison of Qazvin (West of Tehran).
MAY 17, 2014Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTYGAZA: COURT SENTENCES CONVICTED MURDERER TO DEATH BY HANGING
A court in Gaza City sentenced a man to death by hanging after he was found guilty of premeditated
MAY 17, 2014IraqDEATH PENALTYSYRIA: ISIL MILITANTS EXECUTE TWO KURDISH MEN NEAR ALEPPO
the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) executed two Kurdish civilians in the town of Deir Hafer in
MAY 16, 2014DEATH PENALTYIRAN: FIVE PRISONERS HANGED IN URMIA AND SEMNAN
at least five prisoners have been hanged in Iran in recent days.
- MAY 16, 2014CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury recommended a death sentence for Kevin Haley, 50, Black
USA - California. A jury recommended a death sentence for Kevin Haley, 50, Black
- MAY 16, 2014TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. A jury sentenced Cedric Allen Ricks, 39, Black, to death
USA - Texas. A jury sentenced Cedric Allen Ricks, 39, Black, to death
MAY 16, 2014ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR CROSS-BORDER CHILD-TRAFFICKING
A man from southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has been sentenced to death for child
- MAY 16, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Judge Raul Zambrano sentenced Quentin Truehill, 26, Black, to death
USA - Florida. Judge Raul Zambrano sentenced Quentin Truehill, 26, Black, to death
- MAY 15, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Semnan (northern Iran) early this morning reported
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Semnan (northern Iran) early this morning reported
- MAY 15, 2014GambiaDEATH PENALTY
the Nigeria-based Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) filed suit in the ECOWAS
the Nigeria-based Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) filed suit in the ECOWAS
- MAY 15, 2014United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UAE: DRUG DEALER SENTENCED TO DEATH IN ABU DHABI
A criminal court in Abu Dhabi sentenced a drug dealer from another Gulf country to death after he was
- MAY 15, 2014SudanDEATH PENALTY
SUDAN: WOMAN TO BE HANGED FOR SHUNNING ISLAM
a Sudanese judge confirmed the death sentence of Mariam Yahya Ibrahim, the pregnant woman who was
MAY 15, 2014DEATH PENALTYUSA: GUARDIAN CHALLENGES LETHAL INJECTION SECRECY IN LANDMARK MISSOURI LAWSUIT
the growing secrecy adopted by death penalty states to hide the source of their lethal injection drugs used in executions was challenged in a new lawsuit in Missouri, which argues that the American people have a right to know how the ultimate punishment i
- MAY 15, 2014OregonDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oregon. A jury sentenced David Ray Taylor, 58, White, to die
USA - Oregon. A jury sentenced David Ray Taylor, 58, White, to die
- MAY 15, 2014TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Prison System Running Out of Pentobarbital
USA - Texas. Prison System Running Out of Pentobarbital
- MAY 14, 2014DEATH PENALTY
NEW HAMPSHIRE (USA): HOUSE VOTES AGAIN TO REPEAL DEATH PENALTY
With its 1st attempt stalled in the Senate, the House has voted for the 2nd time this year to repeal New Hampshire's death penalty.
- MAY 14, 2014New HampshireDEATH PENALTY
USA - New Hampshire. NH House votes again to repeal death penalty.
USA - New Hampshire. NH House votes again to repeal death penalty.
- MAY 14, 2014OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Poll finds Ohioans support death penalty, but results vary greatly with change of question.
USA - Ohio. Poll finds Ohioans support death penalty, but results vary greatly with change of question.
MAY 14, 2014BelarusDEATH PENALTYBELARUS: CONVICTED MURDERER REPORTEDLY EXECUTED
Media reports in Belarus say a convicted murderer has been executed.
Show news 91–120 of 155
MAY 14, 2014IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: SC COMMUTES DEATH PENALTY TO 30-YRS JAIL
The Supreme Court has commuted the death penalty of a man, convicted for raping and killing a 9-year-old
- MAY 13, 2014LouisianaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Louisiana. House advances bill to keep secret lethal drug vendors.
USA - Louisiana. House advances bill to keep secret lethal drug vendors.
- MAY 13, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
According to unofficial sources four prisoners were hanged in the prison of Urmia (West Azerbaijan,
According to unofficial sources four prisoners were hanged in the prison of Urmia (West Azerbaijan,
MAY 13, 2014VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE CONSIDERS SCALING BACK DEATH PENALTY
Dan Viet newspaper quoted a ministry official as saying the Ministry of Justice was drafting amendments to
- MAY 13, 2014South DakotaDEATH PENALTY
USA - South Dakota. Circuit Judge Peter Lieberman formally sentenced James McVay to death
USA - South Dakota. Circuit Judge Peter Lieberman formally sentenced James McVay to death
- MAY 13, 2014SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
SOMALIA: AL SHABAAB EXECUTES A MAN IN PUBLIC
Late in the afternoon, al Shabaab militants executed a man by firing squad in public in Baardheere district in
- MAY 12, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A group of 9 prisoners were hanged in a prison of Ahvaz. The victims, who had been all accused of drug
A group of 9 prisoners were hanged in a prison of Ahvaz. The victims, who had been all accused of drug
MAY 12, 2014DEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWENTY PEOPLE HANGED IN KARAJ AND AHVAZ
the Iranian regime has executed twenty people in Karaj and Ahvaz in recent days, reported the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI).
- MAY 12, 2014AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. A jury recommended a death sentence for James Osgood, 44, White
USA - Alabama. A jury recommended a death sentence for James Osgood, 44, White
MAY 12, 2014MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: THAI DIVORCEE ‘SMILES’ AFTER GETTING DEATH SENTENCE FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
A Thai divorcee was sentenced to death by the Alor Setar High Court in Malaysia for trafficking 23,123
- MAY 11, 2014SudanDEATH PENALTY
SUDAN: PREGNANT MOTHER FOUND GUILTY, SENTENCED TO DEATH
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that a Christian mother pregnant with her second child
- MAY 10, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
May 10, 2014: Two prisoners were hanged in central prison of Zahedan, Iran.
May 10, 2014: Two prisoners were hanged in central prison of Zahedan, Iran.
- MAY 10, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A woman was hanged in Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj, Iran.
A woman was hanged in Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj, Iran.
- MAY 10, 2014IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
the Batam District Court sentenced three men, Mohammad Sollehudin Anuar and Azmee Johari,
the Batam District Court sentenced three men, Mohammad Sollehudin Anuar and Azmee Johari,
- MAY 10, 2014United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - On Cnn: It's time to televise executions.
USA - On Cnn: It's time to televise executions.
- MAY 10, 2014DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: 3 PRISONERS INCLUDING A WOMAN HANGED IN 2 PRISONS
A woman has been hanged in Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj. According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the woman is identified as Behjat and was charged with murdering her husband with accomplicity of a man with the name of Mohamm
- MAY 9, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A group of 11 prisoners including a woman were hanged in Ghezel Hesar prison of Karaj.
A group of 11 prisoners including a woman were hanged in Ghezel Hesar prison of Karaj.
- MAY 8, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qom (south of Tehran) early this morning, reported the official
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qom (south of Tehran) early this morning, reported the official
- MAY 8, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
The official Iranian news agency IRNA also reported about a public execution in Saveh (
The official Iranian news agency IRNA also reported about a public execution in Saveh (
- MAY 8, 2014DEATH PENALTY
OKLAHOMA (USA): ATTORNEY GENERAL AGREES TO 6-MONTH STAY OF EXECUTION
Oklahoma’s Attorney General has agreed to a 6-month stay of execution for Charles Warner, a death row
- MAY 8, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
Two prisoners were hanged in the prison of Bandar Abbas according to unofficial reports. According
Two prisoners were hanged in the prison of Bandar Abbas according to unofficial reports. According
- MAY 8, 2014DEATH PENALTY
OKLAHOMA (USA): SIX-MONTHS SUSPENSION OF EXECUTIONS
Death row inmate Charles Warner, who had been scheduled to die on the same night as the botched
MAY 8, 2014DEATH PENALTYIRAN: FOUR MORE EXECUTIONS
At least four prisoners have been executed in Iran in the last days.
- MAY 8, 2014OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Attorney General has agreed to a 6-month stay of execution for Charles Warner
USA - Oklahoma. Attorney General has agreed to a 6-month stay of execution for Charles Warner
MAY 8, 2014DEATH PENALTYIRAN: SEVEN PRISONERS EXECUTED
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qom (south of Tehran) early this morning, reported the official Iranian news agency IRNA.
MAY 8, 2014ZimbabweDEATH PENALTYZIMBABWE: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCES AGAINST 10
The Supreme Court upheld death sentences against 10 people accused of committing gruesome and callous
- MAY 7, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A prisoner was hanged in the prison of Maragheh (northwestern Iran). The local news
A prisoner was hanged in the prison of Maragheh (northwestern Iran). The local news
- MAY 7, 2014DEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Judge Lou D'Apolito sentenced Willie Wilks to death
USA - Ohio. Judge Lou D'Apolito sentenced Willie Wilks to death
- MAY 7, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A man identified as “Gh. R.” was hanged in the prison of Sanandaj (Iranian Kurdistan
A man identified as “Gh. R.” was hanged in the prison of Sanandaj (Iranian Kurdistan
- MAY 7, 2014United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Panel suggests fixes for death penalty in U.S.
USA - Panel suggests fixes for death penalty in U.S.
Show news 121–150 of 155
- MAY 7, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A Kurdish prisoner from Orumieh was executed in the city of Hamadan, reported the National
A Kurdish prisoner from Orumieh was executed in the city of Hamadan, reported the National
- MAY 7, 2014TunisiaDEATH PENALTY
the Court of First Instance of Sousse sentenced a woman and a man to death for murder, Jawhara FM
the Court of First Instance of Sousse sentenced a woman and a man to death for murder, Jawhara FM
MAY 7, 2014Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTYGAZA: TWO PALESTINIANS EXECUTED AS ISRAELI SPIES
Two Palestinians were executed in the Gaza Strip as Israeli spies, the enclave’s Islamist Hamas government
MAY 7, 2014DEATH PENALTYUSA: DRUG COCKTAIL IN EXECUTIONS DEEMED ‘TOO CRUEL FOR ANIMALS’
A scathing new report by a bipartisan panel of criminal justice experts said some chemicals used to execute
MAY 7, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: BLOGGER RAIF BADAWI GETS 10 YEAR JAIL SENTENCE
A Saudi court imprisoned blogger Raif Badawi for 10 years for "insulting Islam" and setting up a liberal web
- MAY 6, 2014OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Task force recommends 56 changes to Ohio's death penalty system.
USA - Ohio. Task force recommends 56 changes to Ohio's death penalty system.
- MAY 6, 2014EgyptDEATH PENALTY
KUWAIT: EGYPTIAN DUO SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING COMPATRIOT
In Kuwait, the Criminal Court presided over by Justice Waleed Al-Kandari sentenced two Egyptian
- MAY 6, 2014MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: NIGERIAN NATIONAL SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
A Nigerian national has been sentenced to death by a Malaysian court for trafficking
MAY 6, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: AFGHAN JUVENILE EXECUTED FOR DRUG-RELATED CHARGES
According to reports by sources in Afghanistan a juvenile offender has recently been executed in Iran. The Dari section of Radio Liberty (Radio Azadi), reported that a 15 year old Afghan boy identified as Jannat Mir was among the six Afghan citizens who w
MAY 6, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: COURT ORDERS TWO THIEVES' HANDS CUT OFF
A Saudi court ordered the severing of the right hands of two thieves accused of stealing sheep in line with
- MAY 5, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
one man was executed in the prison of Semnan (northern Iran), the official website of the
one man was executed in the prison of Semnan (northern Iran), the official website of the
- MAY 5, 2014DEATH PENALTY
USA - Louisiana. Death sentence changed to life in prison for John Francis Wille
USA - Louisiana. Death sentence changed to life in prison for John Francis Wille
- MAY 5, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A group of five prisoners were hanged in the central prison of Kerman, reported the
A group of five prisoners were hanged in the central prison of Kerman, reported the
- MAY 5, 2014Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Equatorial Guinea was reviewed under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). With regard to abolishing the
Equatorial Guinea was reviewed under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). With regard to abolishing the
- MAY 5, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: SR30 MILLION RAISED TO SAVE NATIONAL FROM EXECUTION
A Saudi court annulled the death sentence and ordered the release of a 21-year-old convicted local killer
MAY 5, 2014VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: EX PRISON GUARD SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR DRUG, GUN SMUGGLING
An appeals court in Ho Chi Minh City increased the sentence of a former prison guard from life to death for
- MAY 4, 2014United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UAE: WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH BY STONING IN ABU DHABI
An Abu Dhabi criminal court sentenced an Asian housemaid to death by stoning after she was found guilty
MAY 4, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: DEATH SENTENCE FOR 'GET RICH QUICK' ROBBERS
Four men have been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia over a “get rich quick” robbery plan, it was
- MAY 3, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
two people, who were not identified by name, were executed in the Central Prison of Mashhad
two people, who were not identified by name, were executed in the Central Prison of Mashhad
- MAY 2, 2014Sierra LeoneDEATH PENALTY
SIERRA LEONE TO ABOLISH DEATH PENALTY
Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Hon. Franklyn Bai Kargbo, told the United Nations Committee
- MAY 2, 2014SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
SOMALILAND: COURT HANDS DEATH SENTENCES TO A MOTHER AND HER THREE SONS FOR MURDER
The case against a family accused of the brutal death of late Ms Ruqiya Saeed has been concluded.
- MAY 2, 2014DEATH PENALTY
FLORIDA PASSES BILL TO COMPENSATE EXONERATED DEATH ROW INMATE
As the last act of its legislative session, the Florida Senate passed a bill allowing the state to compensate
MAY 2, 2014United StatesDEATH PENALTYOBAMA: THERE HAVE BEEN 'SIGNIFICANT' PROBLEMS WITH THE DEATH PENALTY
President Barack Obama called the botched execution of an Oklahoma inmate "deeply troubling" and announced that he was going to ask the Attorney General to analyze problems surrounding the application of the death penalty in the United States.
- MAY 2, 2014United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - UN urges death penalty moratorium in US.
USA - UN urges death penalty moratorium in US.
- MAY 2, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Serial killer Henry Lee Jones receives 3rd death sentence.
USA - Florida. Serial killer Henry Lee Jones receives 3rd death sentence.
- MAY 2, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Florida Passes Bill to Compensate James Richardson
USA - Florida. Florida Passes Bill to Compensate James Richardson
- MAY 1, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
Three prisoners were hanged in the Vakilabad prison of Mashhad (Northeastern Iran) reported the Iranian
Three prisoners were hanged in the Vakilabad prison of Mashhad (Northeastern Iran) reported the Iranian
- MAY 1, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Bandar Abbas early this morning, reported the Human Rights
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Bandar Abbas early this morning, reported the Human Rights
- MAY 1, 2014DEATH PENALTY
OKLAHOMA (USA): CLAYTON LOCKETT TASERED BY PRISON STAFF ON DAY OF BOTCHED EXECUTION
Clayton Lockett, the death-row inmate who was the subject of a botched execution by the state of
- MAY 1, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
The mullahs’ regime sent two inmates to the gallows in prisons in the cities of Zahedan (southeastern Iran)
The mullahs’ regime sent two inmates to the gallows in prisons in the cities of Zahedan (southeastern Iran)
Show news 151–155 of 155
MAY 1, 2014DEATH PENALTYIRAN: SIX PRISONERS HANGED
Three prisoners were hanged in the Vakilabad prison of Mashhad (Northeastern Iran) reported the Iranian
- MAY 1, 2014OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Clayton Lockett Tasered by prison staff on day of botched execution.
USA - Oklahoma. Clayton Lockett Tasered by prison staff on day of botched execution.
- MAY 1, 2014KansasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Kansas. House members shot down HB2389, a bill to expedite death penalty appeals.
USA - Kansas. House members shot down HB2389, a bill to expedite death penalty appeals.
MAY 1, 2014BruneiDEATH PENALTYBRUNEI: NEW SHARIA PENAL CODE CAME INTO FORCE
the new Sharia Penal Code of Brunei Darussalam came into force, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah stated in a royal
- MAY 1, 2014United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Not all physicians are against participating in executions
USA - Not all physicians are against participating in executions