Chronological archive
June 2014
The 119 news items published by Hands Off Cain in June 2014, in chronological order.
USA - US MILITARY. The Air Force appellate court reinstated the death sentence of Andrew Witt
USA - US MILITARY. The Air Force appellate court reinstated the death sentence of Andrew Witt
JUNE 29, 2014KenyaDEATH PENALTYKENYA: 6,000 CONVICTS AWAITING DEATH
With 6,000 death row convicts, Kenya has the fourth largest death row population in the world. In the last
JUNE 27, 2014DEATH PENALTYIRAN: 13 PRISONERS HANGED IN KARAJ
Thirteen prisoners were hanged between 25 and 26 June in two prisons of Karaj.
- JUNE 27, 2014NevadaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Nevada. The Nevada Supreme Court has overturned the death penalty conviction of Charles Reese Conner
USA - Nevada. The Nevada Supreme Court has overturned the death penalty conviction of Charles Reese Conner
JUNE 27, 2014AustraliaDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: AUSTRALIAN MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR HEROIN POSSESSION
State-controlled media say a court in southern Vietnam has sentenced an Australian citizen to death for
- JUNE 27, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Judge Morgan Reinman handed down the capital sentence to Brandon Bradley
USA - Florida. Judge Morgan Reinman handed down the capital sentence to Brandon Bradley
JUNE 27, 2014KuwaitDEATH PENALTYKUWAIT: DEATH SENTENCE UPHELD FOR MURDERER
Kuwait’s Court of Appeals has upheld the death sentence for a defendant who killed a Lebanese national in
- JUNE 26, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
eleven men were hanged in Ghezelhesar prison of Karaj, reported the National Council of Resistance of
eleven men were hanged in Ghezelhesar prison of Karaj, reported the National Council of Resistance of
- JUNE 26, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury recommend the death penalty for Kentrell Feronti Johnson
USA - Florida. A jury recommend the death penalty for Kentrell Feronti Johnson
- JUNE 26, 2014DEATH PENALTY
FLORIDA (USA): DNA PROVES DEATH ROW INMATE INNOCENT AFTER NEARLY 30 YEARS
The Florida Supreme Court overturned 5-2 both the conviction and death sentence imposed on Paul C.
- JUNE 26, 2014DEATH PENALTY
CALIFORNIA (USA): JURY DECIDES DEATH FOR CONVICTED SERIAL KILLER CHESTER DEWAYNE TURNER
A Los Angeles County jury sentenced Chester Dewayne Turner, 47, Black, to death.
- JUNE 26, 2014SwitzerlandDEATH PENALTY
SWISS RESOLUTION ON CAPITAL PUNISHMENT BEFORE THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
Switzerland and seven further states successfully presented to the UN Human Rights Council a resolution
- JUNE 26, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Paul C. Hildwin
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Paul C. Hildwin
JUNE 26, 2014JapanDEATH PENALTYJAPAN: KILLER HANGED IN FIRST EXECUTION THIS YEAR
Japan hanged a man, in the nation's first execution in 2014, and the ninth since the conservative government of Shinzo Abe came to power in December 2012.
- JUNE 26, 2014CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury sentenced Chester Dewayne Turner, 47, Black, to death
USA - California. A jury sentenced Chester Dewayne Turner, 47, Black, to death
- JUNE 26, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Florida Supreme Court orders 5-2 new hearing for Eddie Wayne Davis
USA - Florida. Florida Supreme Court orders 5-2 new hearing for Eddie Wayne Davis
- JUNE 25, 2014DEATH PENALTY
NONVIOLENT RADICAL PARTY: PROHIBITION ON DRUGS ENHANCES DEATH PENALTY
Policies and ideology of the prohibition on drugs have made and continue to make a significant contribution to the application of the death penalty in 2013 and the first six months of 2014.
- JUNE 25, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
Two prisoners were executed in the prison of Rajaishahr, in Karaj, Iran Human Rights
Two prisoners were executed in the prison of Rajaishahr, in Karaj, Iran Human Rights
- JUNE 25, 2014KenyaDEATH PENALTY
the chairman of the National Authority for Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) John
the chairman of the National Authority for Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) John
JUNE 25, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: TWO BEHEADED FOR RAPING MINORS
Saudi authorities beheaded two nationals convicted of raping minors in two separate cases.
- JUNE 25, 2014BahrainDEATH PENALTY
BAHRAIN: DEATH PENALTY FOR MURDERER
A Bahraini was sentenced to death for the vicious murder of a 20-year-old fugitive who allegedly posed as
JUNE 25, 2014IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: 24-YR-OLD PALI MAN GETS DEATH FOR RAPING & MURDERING MINOR GIRL IN 2012
In a speedy, decisive judgment, the Mangaon court in Raigad district awarded the death sentence to a 24-
JUNE 25, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 10 PRISONERS HANGED IN URUMIEH PRISON
Ten prisoners were hanged in the city of Urumieh, in northwestern Iran.
JUNE 24, 2014BangladeshDEATH PENALTYBANGLADESH: ONE SENTENCED TO DEATH IN NTV EMPLOYEE MURDER CASE
The Dhaka Speedy Trial Tribunal 2 sentenced to death one Shakil Shikder for killing ntv video editor Atiqul
- JUNE 24, 2014IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: COP GETS DEATH PENALTY FOR KILLING 3 BIHAR STUDENTS IN FAKE ENCOUNTER
Finally delivering justice for the three teenage students who were killed in a fake gun-battle 12 years ago in
JUNE 23, 2014DEATH PENALTYEGYPT: EIGHT PRISONERS HANGED
Eight people were executed between 16 and 19 June in the first executions recorded in Egypt since October 2011.
JUNE 23, 2014SudanDEATH PENALTYSUDAN: COURT ORDERS RELEASE OF WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR CHANGING FAITH
The Court of Cassation ordered the release of a 27-year-old woman who was sentenced to death in Sudan
JUNE 23, 2014BangladeshDEATH PENALTYBANGLADESH: 8 TO DIE FOR RAMNA KILLING
A Dhaka court has sentenced to death eight accused including Huji chief Mufti Hannan in the sensational
JUNE 23, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: SEVEN PRISONERS EXECUTED FOR DRUG-RELATED CHARGES
Seven prisoners were hanged in the prison of Rasht (Northern Iran) reported the official website of the
- JUNE 23, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: THREE SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR BANK ROBBERY 'TERROR' PLAN
Three men were sentenced to death for attempting to establish an Al Qaeda cell in Saudi Arabia and
- JUNE 21, 2014United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Drug challenges are failing to halt executions, according to Time Magazine
USA - Drug challenges are failing to halt executions, according to Time Magazine
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JUNE 21, 2014EgyptDEATH PENALTYEGYPT: DEATH SENTENCES OF 183 CONFIRMED
An Egyptian court confirmed the death sentences of 183 supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi,
- JUNE 20, 2014United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Number of States Carrying Out Executions Declining.
USA - Number of States Carrying Out Executions Declining.
- JUNE 20, 2014TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Op-ed: A Turn-Around in Texas's Use of Death Penalty.
USA - Texas. Op-ed: A Turn-Around in Texas's Use of Death Penalty.
- JUNE 19, 2014EgyptDEATH PENALTY
The Al Masry Al Youm newspaper reported that three men, convicted of murder, were executed
The Al Masry Al Youm newspaper reported that three men, convicted of murder, were executed
- JUNE 19, 2014VietnamDEATH PENALTY
VIETNAM: COURT CONFIRMS 29 DEATH SENTENCES
The Supreme People's Court in the northern province of Quang Ninh refused to revoke death sentences
- JUNE 19, 2014EgyptDEATH PENALTY
EGYPT: COURT HANDS 14 ISLAMIST LEADERS PRELIMINARY DEATH SENTENCES
Giza Criminal Court handed preliminary death penalties to Supreme Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood
JUNE 19, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: EIGHT MORE PRISONERS HANGED IN BIRJAND AND YAZD
Eight prisoners were executed in two Iranian prisons. Five of them were executed on charge of drug
- JUNE 18, 2014DEATH PENALTY
MISSOURI (USA): JOHN E. WINFIELD EXECUTED
John E. Winfield, 46, Black, was executed. Winfield was executed by lethal injection at 12:01 a.m. and was pronounced dead at 12:10 a.m., a spokesman for the Missouri Department of Public Safety said.
- JUNE 18, 2014DEATH PENALTY
FLORIDA (USA): JOHN HENRY EXECUTED
John Henry, 63, Black, was executed in Florida. He was convicted in the December 22, 1985 stabbing deaths of his wife, Suzanne Henry and her 5-year-old son, Eugene Christian.
- JUNE 18, 2014MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. John E. Winfield, 46, Black, was executed
USA - Missouri. John E. Winfield, 46, Black, was executed
- JUNE 18, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. John Henry, 63, Black, was executed.
USA - Florida. John Henry, 63, Black, was executed.
- JUNE 18, 2014EgyptDEATH PENALTY
EGYPT: 12 SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING OFFICER
An Egyptian judge convicted 12 Islamists of murdering one of the most senior police officers to be killed in
JUNE 18, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: 26 DISSIDENTS SENTENCED TO DEATH
Saudi Arabia has sentenced twenty-six people to death on such charges as giving speeches critical of the Al
JUNE 18, 2014NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: ECOWAS COURT UPHOLDS RIGHTS OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS ON DEATH ROW
in a landmark verdict, the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS
- JUNE 17, 2014DEATH PENALTY
GEORGIA (USA): MARCUS A. WELLONS EXECUTED
Marcus A. Wellons, 59, Black, was executed in the nation's first execution conducted since the botched
- JUNE 17, 2014DEATH PENALTY
USA - Georgia. Marcus A. Wellons, 59, Black, was executed
USA - Georgia. Marcus A. Wellons, 59, Black, was executed
JUNE 17, 2014ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: SEVEN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR DRUG SMUGGLING
A court in east China's Shandong Province sentenced seven people in three cases to death for drug
- JUNE 16, 2014EgyptDEATH PENALTY
three men and one woman, convicted of murder and robbery, were executed in the prison
three men and one woman, convicted of murder and robbery, were executed in the prison
- JUNE 16, 2014TennesseeDEATH PENALTY
USA - Tennessee. A jury sentenced Sedrick Clayton to death
USA - Tennessee. A jury sentenced Sedrick Clayton to death
JUNE 16, 2014BangladeshDEATH PENALTYBANGLADESH: SEVEN PEOPLE SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER
A district Court in Bangladesh awarded death penalty to seven people and jailed two others for life in over
JUNE 16, 2014ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: 13 PEOPLE EXECUTED FOR ‘TERRORIST’ ATTACKS IN XINJIANG
China executed 13 people for "terrorist attacks" in the far western region of Xinjiang, state media said.
- JUNE 16, 2014MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: FARMER GETS DEATH SENTENCE FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
A 31-year-old farmer from Kulim was sent to the gallows by High Court in Malaysia for trafficking
- JUNE 16, 2014ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA: THREE SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER TIANANMEN SQUARE SUICIDE ATTACK
Three people were sentenced to death for their roles in carrying out a deadly attack on Tiananmen Square
JUNE 16, 2014United NationsDEATH PENALTYUN: NAVY PILLAY CRITICIZES THE DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG CRIMES
Navy Pillay, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, speaking on the impact of the international drug
- JUNE 15, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
a prisoner identified only as H. J. was executed for drug trafficking in the prison of Shahr Kord, Jahanbin
a prisoner identified only as H. J. was executed for drug trafficking in the prison of Shahr Kord, Jahanbin
- JUNE 15, 2014SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
SOMALIA: AL-SHABAAB BEHEADS MAN FOR DRUG
Al-Shabaab militant group beheaded a man who they found guilty of possessing khat, a narcotic stimulus
- JUNE 15, 2014United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - U.S. Special Forces captured Ahmed Abu Khattala in a covert mission in Libya.
USA - U.S. Special Forces captured Ahmed Abu Khattala in a covert mission in Libya.
JUNE 14, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TEN PRISONERS HANGED ON FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF HASSAN ROUHANI'S PRESIDENCY
The Iranian regime's henchmen hanged at least ten imamates in a prison in northwestern city of Uromiyeh on
JUNE 13, 2014DEATH PENALTYIRAN: EIGHT PRISONERS HANGED IN THREE PRISONS
Eight prisoners were hanged in three Iranian cities between 7 and 10 June, reported the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI).
- JUNE 13, 2014AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. The Court of Criminal Appeals overturned the conviction of Marqueze Taron Smith
USA - Alabama. The Court of Criminal Appeals overturned the conviction of Marqueze Taron Smith
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- JUNE 13, 2014OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Secrets still shroud Clayton Lockett's execution.
USA - Oklahoma. Secrets still shroud Clayton Lockett's execution.
- JUNE 13, 2014AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. The Court of Criminal Appeals overturned the conviction of Tawuan Townes
USA - Alabama. The Court of Criminal Appeals overturned the conviction of Tawuan Townes
- JUNE 13, 2014AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. Judge Sibley Reynolds sentenced James Osgood to death
USA - Alabama. Judge Sibley Reynolds sentenced James Osgood to death
- JUNE 13, 2014CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge William Froeberg sentenced Hilbert Pineil Thomas to death
USA - California. Judge William Froeberg sentenced Hilbert Pineil Thomas to death
- JUNE 13, 2014AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. The Court of Criminal Appeals overturned the conviction of Derrick Shawn Penn
USA - Alabama. The Court of Criminal Appeals overturned the conviction of Derrick Shawn Penn
- JUNE 13, 2014IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: MAN GETS DEATH SENTENCE FOR RAPING, MURDERING GIRL
A man, accused of raping and killing a minor, was awarded death sentence by the Barabanki court.
- JUNE 12, 2014DEATH PENALTY
MISSOURI (USA): DEATH ROW INMATE JOHN WINFIELD GIVEN STAY OF EXECUTION
US district judge Catherine Perry granted a stay of execution for John Winfield, less than a week before his
- JUNE 12, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
a prisoner identified only as A. N. was hanged for murder in the prison of Zanjan, reported the Iranian
a prisoner identified only as A. N. was hanged for murder in the prison of Zanjan, reported the Iranian
- JUNE 12, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
two prisoners – Ali Chebishat, 48, and Seyyed Khald Mousavi, 35 – were hanged for Moharebeh in
two prisoners – Ali Chebishat, 48, and Seyyed Khald Mousavi, 35 – were hanged for Moharebeh in
- JUNE 12, 2014MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. US district judge Catherine Perry granted a stay of execution for John Winfield
USA - Missouri. US district judge Catherine Perry granted a stay of execution for John Winfield
JUNE 12, 2014ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: SUPREME COURT REJECTS DEATH PENALTY FOR RAPE
China's supreme court annulled the death penalty for two men convicted of the rape of the daughter of a
- JUNE 12, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Mississippi. The state Supreme Court has thrown out the death sentence of Roger Gillett
USA - Mississippi. The state Supreme Court has thrown out the death sentence of Roger Gillett
JUNE 12, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO AHWAZI ARAB ACTIVISTS EXECUTED
Iran Human Rights reported that two Ahwazi Arab prisoners, Ali Chebeishat and Sayed Khaled Mousavi,
- JUNE 12, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court today threw out the conviction of Carl Dausch
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court today threw out the conviction of Carl Dausch
- JUNE 11, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI MINISTER SAYS BEHEADING, LASHINGS 'CANNOT BE CHANGED'
Saudi Arabia’s Justice Minister has defended tough Sharia punishments such as beheading, cutting off hands
- JUNE 11, 2014IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA TO IMPOSE DEATH PENALTY ON HIJACKERS
India will introduce a new anti-hijacking law to impose death penalty on hijackers, Xinhua news agency
- JUNE 11, 2014KazakhstanDEATH PENALTY
the Parliament of Kazakhstan passed the new Penal Code, increasing the number of crimes eligible for the
the Parliament of Kazakhstan passed the new Penal Code, increasing the number of crimes eligible for the
- JUNE 11, 2014DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: THREE PRISONERS EXECUTED
Three prisoners were hanged in three different Iranian prisons.
JUNE 11, 2014BelarusDEATH PENALTYBELARUS: FOREIGN MINISTER, ‘SOCIETY NOT READY TO ABOLISH DEATH PENALTY’
in an interview posted on the ministry's official website, Foreign Minister Vladimir Makey said Belarusian
- JUNE 11, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: 3 PRISONERS HANGED IN RAJAI SHAHR
three prisoners were hanged on charge of murder in the Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj. Two of them were
- JUNE 11, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court is upholding "Timely Justice Act"
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court is upholding "Timely Justice Act"
- JUNE 10, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the state run Iranian news agency Mehr, a prisoner identified as Abbas M
According to the state run Iranian news agency Mehr, a prisoner identified as Abbas M
- JUNE 10, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A prisoner was hanged in the main prison in the city of Zahedan.
A prisoner was hanged in the main prison in the city of Zahedan.
- JUNE 10, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
a 23-year-old juvenile offender, identified as Amir Sardhaee, was hanged in the central prison of Tabriz for
a 23-year-old juvenile offender, identified as Amir Sardhaee, was hanged in the central prison of Tabriz for
- JUNE 10, 2014PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: A MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR TERRORISM
an anti-terrorism court in Karachi awarded capital punishment to the mastermind of the Pakistan Industrial
- JUNE 9, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
According to reliable sources Iran Human Rights (IHR) has been in contact with, a prisoner
According to reliable sources Iran Human Rights (IHR) has been in contact with, a prisoner
- JUNE 9, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
a prisoner identified as Yasin Kord, 30, was executed for murder in the prison of Zahedan, Human Rights
a prisoner identified as Yasin Kord, 30, was executed for murder in the prison of Zahedan, Human Rights
- JUNE 9, 2014KuwaitDEATH PENALTY
KUWAIT: MAID TO BE EXECUTED FOR KILLING KUWAITI BRIDE
Kuwait’s top court upheld a court sentence to execute an Ethiopian housemaid after she was convicted of
- JUNE 9, 2014NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
NIGERIA: PASTOR, EVANGELIST, 2 OTHERS SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER ROBBERY
Nine years after participating in a bank robbery, a pastor, Adeniyi Matthew, an Evangelist, Akeem
JUNE 9, 2014SyriaDEATH PENALTYSYRIA: PRESIDENT BASHAR AL-ASSAD GRANTS AMNESTY AFTER RE-ELECTION
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad announced a wide-ranging amnesty, less than a week after he was re-elected to another seven-year term.
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JUNE 9, 2014Sri LankaDEATH PENALTYSRI LANKA: SUPREME COURT APPROVES DEATH SENTENCE ON ROYAL PARK MURDER CASE CONVICT
The death sentence passed by the Appeal Court on Royal Park murder case convict Jude Sharmantha
- JUNE 9, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: TWO GET DEATH SENTENCE OVER SHIITE UNREST
a Saudi court in Jeddah sentenced two people to death and jailed a third for 25 years after they were
- JUNE 8, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A prisoner was hanged in the prison of Sari (Northern Iran) reported the official website of
A prisoner was hanged in the prison of Sari (Northern Iran) reported the official website of
- JUNE 8, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
The iranian regime hanged three prisoners in the central prison of Bandar Abbas.
The iranian regime hanged three prisoners in the central prison of Bandar Abbas.
JUNE 8, 2014BangladeshDEATH PENALTYBANGLADESH: 1071 PRISONERS ON DEATH ROW
A total of 1071 inmates are on death row in jails across the country, State Minister for Home Affairs
- JUNE 7, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
four people were collectively hanged in the Shahr-e-Kord Prison.
four people were collectively hanged in the Shahr-e-Kord Prison.
- JUNE 7, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A man was executed in Tabriz (Northwestern Iran), according to the website Oyannews. According
A man was executed in Tabriz (Northwestern Iran), according to the website Oyannews. According
- JUNE 7, 2014EgyptDEATH PENALTY
EGYPT: 10 MORSI SUPPORTERS SENTENCED TO DEATH
Cairo’s Shubra Criminal Court sentenced 10 supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi to death on
JUNE 6, 2014NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: NYSC MEMBER SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR ROBBERY IN AKWA IBOM
The supreme court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, re-affirmed the death sentence passed on a National Youth
- JUNE 5, 2014DEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. TDCJ Viewing Policy Reduces Witnesses to Executions.
USA - Texas. TDCJ Viewing Policy Reduces Witnesses to Executions.
- JUNE 5, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court ruled that Thomas Woodel should be placed back on death row.
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court ruled that Thomas Woodel should be placed back on death row.
- JUNE 5, 2014ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA: NINE SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR TERRORISM IN XINJIANG
Authorities in China's restive Xinjiang region sentenced nine people to death for "violent terrorism" crimes,
- JUNE 5, 2014KuwaitDEATH PENALTY
KUWAIT: RAPIST POLICEMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR RAPING FILIPINA
The Criminal Court has sentenced a lance corporal in the General Traffic Department to death by hanging for kidnapping a Filipino woman, raping her and attempting to murder her, reports Al-Rai daily.
- JUNE 5, 2014TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Judge Ana Gardiner,disbarred over 'personal relationship' with prosecutor during death penalty trial.
USA - Florida. Judge Ana Gardiner,disbarred over 'personal relationship' with prosecutor during death penalty trial.
- JUNE 5, 2014United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - National Poll: 52 % would choose life in prison rather than death.
USA - National Poll: 52 % would choose life in prison rather than death.
- JUNE 4, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury recommended the death penalty for James Herard
USA - Florida. A jury recommended the death penalty for James Herard
- JUNE 3, 2014DEATH PENALTY
MISSOURI (USA): PRISON GUARD INVESTIGATED FOR SUPPORTING DEATH ROW INMATE'S CLEMENCY REQUEST
The Potosi Correctional Center is investigating a staff member for the offense of "over-familiarity" because
- JUNE 3, 2014MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - North Carolina. Innocence Inquiry Commission recommended judicial review for Willie Henderson Womble.
USA - North Carolina. Innocence Inquiry Commission recommended judicial review for Willie Henderson Womble.
- JUNE 3, 2014North CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. Prison Guard Investigated for Supporting Death Row Inmate's Clemency Request.
USA - Missouri. Prison Guard Investigated for Supporting Death Row Inmate's Clemency Request.
JUNE 2, 2014SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: AL SHABAB EXECUTES FORMER MEMBERS FOR SPYING
Three men accused of spying for foreign governments were executed by the Somali terror group Al Shabab.
- JUNE 2, 2014LouisianaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Louisiana. Joe Lopinto killed his HB 328 unilaterally.
USA - Louisiana. Joe Lopinto killed his HB 328 unilaterally.
- JUNE 2, 2014EgyptDEATH PENALTY
EGYPT: POLICE CAPTAIN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER-ROBBERY
Qena's Criminal Court has sentenced a police captain to death for the murder of two people in 2012, Al-
JUNE 2, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: ONE PRISONER HANGED IN BANDAR ABBAS
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Bandar Abbas (Southern Iran) reported the official website of the Iranian Judiciary in Hormozgan Province.
- JUNE 1, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
A 49 years-old Iranian dissident, Gholamreza Khosravi Savajani, was hanged in the Rajaishahr prison of
A 49 years-old Iranian dissident, Gholamreza Khosravi Savajani, was hanged in the Rajaishahr prison of
JUNE 1, 2014SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: PUNTLAND COURT HANDS OUT DEATH SENTENCE TO AL SHABAAB MEMBER
A military court in Somalia's North Eastern State of Puntland has handed out death sentence to Al Shabaab
JUNE 1, 2014DEATH PENALTYIRAN: HANDS OFF CAIN CONDEMNS GHOLAMREZA KHOSRAVI’S EXECUTION
Hands Off Cain condemns the Gholamreza Khosravi’s execution carried out early in the morning by the Iranian regime.
JUNE 1, 2014EgyptDEATH PENALTYEGYPT: COURT GIVES DEATH SENTENCE TO 'JEWISH' ISLAMISTS
An Egyptian court that sentenced to death 37 Islamists and handed life terms to 492 others defended its
- JUNE 1, 2014MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: VIETNAMESE SEAMSTRESS SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
A Vietnamese seamstress was sentenced to death by hanging by a High Court in Malaysia after she was