Chronological archive
July 2020
The 133 news items published by Hands Off Cain in July 2020, in chronological order.
USA - Arizona. At least 8 death row prisoners tested positive for COVID-19, 1 died (Alfonso Salazar)
USA - Arizona. At least 8 death row prisoners tested positive for COVID-19, 1 died (Alfonso Salazar)
- JULY 31, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Morteza Pirkhezri was executed in Sanandaj Central Prison on July 31.
IRAN - Morteza Pirkhezri was executed in Sanandaj Central Prison on July 31.
JULY 31, 2020United StatesDEATH PENALTYUSA - Federal. The 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston overturned Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death sentence.
USA - Federal. The 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston overturned Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death sentence.
JULY 31, 2020OhioDEATH PENALTYUSA - Ohio. 88 died of Coronavirus in Ohio prisons, and 23 Ohio death row inmates tested positive
USA - Ohio. 88 died of Coronavirus in Ohio prisons, and 23 Ohio death row inmates tested positive
JULY 31, 2020CaliforniaDEATH PENALTYUSA - California. New trial for Marvin Walker
USA - California. New trial for Marvin Walker
JULY 31, 2020North CarolinaDEATH PENALTYUSA - North Carolina. Keith Wiley's conviction and death sentence overturned
USA - North Carolina. Keith Wiley's conviction and death sentence overturned
- JULY 30, 2020CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. New trial for Paul Henderson
USA - California. New trial for Paul Henderson
- JULY 30, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Three men have been executed in Hamedan Central Prison "last week".
IRAN - Three men have been executed in Hamedan Central Prison "last week".
JULY 30, 2020EgyptDEATH PENALTYEGYPT: CRIMINAL COURT REFERS ‘BEHEIRA BRIDE’ MURDER CASE TO GRAND MUFTI TO CONSIDER DEATH SENTENCE
Damanhur Criminal Court in Egypt on 29 July 2020 referred the case of twenty-year-old bride Amira to the Grand Mufti of Egypt so he can issue a religious opinion on the death sentence resulting from charges that she killed her husband, al-Shahat, 28, five
JULY 30, 2020PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: DEATH ROW CONVICTS FREED DUE TO ‘LIFE EXPECTANCY RIGHT’
The Supreme Court has overturned death sentence of two brothers – Sikandar Hayat and Jamshed Ali – who have spent 27 years of their lives in jail on account of “the right of expectancy of life”.
JULY 30, 2020South SudanDEATH PENALTYSOUTH SUDAN: MINOR REMOVED FROM DEATH ROW
Magai Matiop Ngong on 29 July 2020 was removed from death row following the South Sudan Court of Appeal’s decision on 14 July to quash the death sentence imposed on him because he was a child at the time of the crime.
JULY 29, 2020EgyptDEATH PENALTYEGYPT: 7 EXECUTED OVER KILLING OF POLICEMAN IN 2013
Egypt on 28 July 2020 executed seven people over the killing of a police officer in the northeastern city of Ismailiya in 2013, a security official said.
JULY 29, 2020PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: MUSLIM ACCUSED OF INSULTING ISLAM KILLED IN COURT
A young Pakistani Muslim walked into a courtroom in the northwestern city of Peshawar on 29 July 2020 and shot and killed a fellow Muslim who was on trial for blasphemy, a police officer said.
JULY 29, 2020NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: TWO SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER MURDER OF ENUGU LAWYER
Two suspected masterminds in the murder of former Executive Secretary of Enugu State Committee on Adada state creation, Mr Ejimofor Ozongwu, were sentenced to death on 27 July 2020 by an Enugu State High Court.
JULY 29, 2020United StatesDEATH PENALTYUSA - The U.S. government has set an August 26, 2020 execution date for Lezmond Mitchell, the sole Native American on federal death row
USA - The U.S. government has set an August 26, 2020 execution date for Lezmond Mitchell, the sole Native American on federal death row
- JULY 29, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Hamed Amian executed in Yasuj Central Prison around July 29.
IRAN - Hamed Amian executed in Yasuj Central Prison around July 29.
- JULY 28, 2020SudanDEATH PENALTY
SUDAN FINDS MASS GRAVE BELIEVED TO HAVE BODIES OF OFFICERS EXECUTED BY BASHIR
Sudan has found a mass grave that most likely contains remains of 28 army officers executed in 1990 for plotting an attempted coup against the former president Omar al-Bashir, the public prosecutor office said late on 23 July 2020.
- JULY 28, 2020EgyptDEATH PENALTY
EGYPT: EXECUTED 7 TERRORISTS ACCUSED OF KILLING THE OFFICER AHMED ABU DOUMA IN ISMAILIA ON NOVEMBER 2013
On July 28, 2020, it took place the execution of 7 prisoners.
JULY 28, 2020DEATH PENALTYIRAN: SUPREME COURT UPHELD DEATH SENTENCES OF FIVE PROTESTERS ARRESTED AT DEMONSTRATIONS
The Supreme Court has upheld the death sentences of five protesters arrested at the nationwide December 2017/January 2018 demonstrations in Khomeini Shahr, Isfahan, Iran Human Rights (IHR) confirmed on 26 July 2020.
JULY 28, 2020MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: BANGLADESHI MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDERING FELLOW COUNTRYMAN TWO YEARS AGO
A Bangladeshi man on 28 July 2020 was sentenced to death by the High Court in George Town, Malaysia, after he was found guilty for the murder of a countryman two years ago.
JULY 28, 2020IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - According to PMOI/MEK, on July 28, 2020, the Coronavirus death toll is 78,100.
IRAN - According to PMOI/MEK, on July 28, 2020, the Coronavirus death toll is 78,100.
- JULY 27, 2020United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. 10th death row inmate (Johnny Avila) dies from COVID-19.
USA - California. 10th death row inmate (Johnny Avila) dies from COVID-19.
JULY 27, 2020PhilippinesDEATH PENALTYPHILIPPINES: DUTERTE RENEWS PUSH FOR DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG CRIMES
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on 27 July 2020 drug offenders should be executed by lethal injection, in a fresh push for the death penalty as part of his anti-narcotics crackdown that has killed thousands.
JULY 27, 2020VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: FIVE DEATH SENTENCES HANDED DOWN IN DRUG CASE
The People’s Court of HCM City on 27 July 2020 handed down five death sentences and four terms of life imprisonment to defendants involved in a major drug ring led by Van Kinh Duong.
JULY 27, 2020DEATH PENALTYIRAN: PRISONER HANGED IN QAZVIN FOR MURDER
According to Iran Human Rights, that reported the news on 25 July 2020, on the morning of 14 July, a 21-year-old prisoner on death row was executed in Qazvin Central Prison.
JULY 27, 2020IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - Judiciary Blocks Nasrin Sotoudeh’s Bank Account, Cutting Off Funds for Family.
IRAN - Judiciary Blocks Nasrin Sotoudeh’s Bank Account, Cutting Off Funds for Family.
JULY 27, 2020IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - Appeal for Abbas Lisani
IRAN - Appeal for Abbas Lisani
JULY 27, 2020IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - Iran sends death row inmates to fight in Syria.
IRAN - Iran sends death row inmates to fight in Syria.
- JULY 26, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Supreme Court upheld death sentences of five protesters arrested at demonstrations
IRAN - Supreme Court upheld death sentences of five protesters arrested at demonstrations
JULY 26, 2020IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - Ali Abdi and Amirhossein Ghahrian were executed in Urmia on July 26.
IRAN - Ali Abdi and Amirhossein Ghahrian were executed in Urmia on July 26.
JULY 25, 2020DEATH PENALTYIRAN: KAMIL GHADERI-AGHDAM EXECUTED IN NAGHDEH PRISON FOR MURDER
According to Iran Human Rights, a prisoner on death row was executed in Naghdeh Prison on 22 July 2020.
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JULY 25, 2020NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH BY HANGING FOR KILLING NEWBORN BABY IN ADAMAWA
The Appeal Court in Yola, Adamawa State, on 22 July 2020 upheld the death sentence of a man for killing his newborn baby boy.
JULY 25, 2020MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER OF PEPPER BUSINESSMAN
The High Court of Kuching, Malaysia, on 24 July 2020 convicted and sentenced a man, who killed a pepper businessman in 2016, to death.
JULY 25, 2020IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - Morteza Refahi executed at Rasht Central Prison on July 25.
IRAN - Morteza Refahi executed at Rasht Central Prison on July 25.
JULY 23, 2020EgyptDEATH PENALTYEGYPT: THREE DEFENDANTS SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER ABDUCTION, RAPE OF A MINOR
Egypt’s Qena Criminal Court, headed by Counselor Othman Mohamedin, on 21 July 2020 sentenced to death three defendants over the abduction, rape and attempted murder of a young 17-year old woman.
JULY 23, 2020BahrainDEATH PENALTYBAHRAIN: KING URGED TO COMMUTE DEATH SENTENCES OF PRO-DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS
More than a dozen human rights groups have signed an open letter to Bahrain's king in a last-ditch attempt to commute the death sentences of two activists who were charged with killing an officer by bombing a police convoy in 2014.
JULY 23, 2020VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: TWO DRUG SMUGGLERS SENTENCED TO DEATH IN HCMC
The HCMC People’s Court on 22 July 2020 sentenced two men to death for trafficking over 44 kg of ecstasy pills from Cambodia in 2018.
- JULY 22, 2020DEATH PENALTY
CALIFORNIA (USA): 39 INMATES DIED BY COVID-19 IN STATE’S PRISONS
California’s inaction on COVID-19 amounts to a death sentence for prisoners, San Francisco Examiner denounced on July 19, 2020.
JULY 22, 2020DEATH PENALTYIRAN: RADIO PRESENTER LASHED 74 TIMES FOR DISCLOSING INFORMATION ON CORRUPTION OF MP
Sajjad Sadeghi, a radio presenter, was lashed 74 times on June 27, 2020 for disclosing information on “receiving a bribe in one of the oil transactions”.
JULY 22, 2020NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR ARMED ROBBERY
A Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba has sentenced one Amechi Stanley Chidokwe to death by hanging for armed robbery, The Sun reported on 22 July 2020.
- JULY 22, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Kamil Ghaderi-Aghdam has been executed in Naghdeh Prison on July 22.
IRAN - Kamil Ghaderi-Aghdam has been executed in Naghdeh Prison on July 22.
JULY 21, 2020DEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED AT ORUMIYEH CENTRAL PRISON
Kurdistan Human Rights Network has been informed that the death sentences of two prisoners, Asad Keshavarz and Amin Safarkesh, were carried out in Orumiyeh Central Prison on 20 July 2020.
JULY 21, 2020KuwaitDEATH PENALTYKUWAIT: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDERING PREGNANT SAUDI WIFE
Kuwait’s top court on 20 July 2020 upheld a lower court’s ruling condemning a Kuwaiti man to death for killing his pregnant Saudi wife by strangulating her three years ago, Saudi Arabia’s Okaz newspaper reported.
JULY 21, 2020SudanDEATH PENALTYSUDAN: BASHIR FACES DEATH SENTENCE OVER HIS 1989 COUP
Former Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir has been summoned to appear before a court over charges of an alleged coup d‘état he staged over 30 years ago.
- JULY 21, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - According to PMOI/MEK, on July 21 the Coronavirus death toll has increased to 74,200. Government numbers are also high.
IRAN - According to PMOI/MEK, on July 21 the Coronavirus death toll has increased to 74,200. Government numbers are also high.
JULY 21, 2020CaliforniaDEATH PENALTYUSA - California. 9th death row inmate dies of coronavirus: John Beames
USA - California. 9th death row inmate dies of coronavirus: John Beames
- JULY 20, 2020MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: NOT ALL 6 CONVICTED OF MURDERING DPP DESERVE DEATH SENTENCE, SAYS NGO
A NGO against the mandatory death penalty on 17 July 2020 said not all the six sentenced to hang for the murder of a deputy public prosecutor in 2015 deserve to be sent to the gallows.
JULY 20, 2020DEATH PENALTYIRAN: MAHMOUD MOUSAVI MAJD EXECUTED ON ESPIONAGE CHARGES
According to state media, Mahmoud Mousavi-Majd’s death sentence was carried out on 18 July 2020.
JULY 20, 2020BahrainDEATH PENALTYBAHRAIN: CRITICISM OVER DEATH SENTENCES REJECTED
Bahrain has categorically rejected criticism of recent death sentences issued against two people convicted of murdering a policeman more than six years ago, Gulf News reported on 19 July 2020.
- JULY 20, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Asad Keshavarz and Amin Safarkesh were executed in Urmia (Orumiyeh) on July 20.
IRAN - Asad Keshavarz and Amin Safarkesh were executed in Urmia (Orumiyeh) on July 20.
JULY 19, 2020DEATH PENALTYUSA: DUSTIN HONKEN EXECUTED AT TERRE HAUTE FEDERAL PRISON
Dustin Honken, 52, White, was executed on July 17, 2020 at Terre Haute Federal Prison. He was pronounced dead at 4:36 p.m., the Bureau of Prisons said.
JULY 19, 2020ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: ‘MENTALLY ILL' FATHER EXECUTED FOR MURDERING HIS DAUGHTER'S NINE-YEAR-OLD CLASSMATE
A Chinese father recovering from schizophrenia was executed on 17 July 2020 for killing a classmate of his daughter's in a school toilet following a dispute between the two children.
JULY 19, 2020United StatesDEATH PENALTYUSA - California. 39 inmates died by COVID-19 in California’s prisons
USA - California. 39 inmates died by COVID-19 in California’s prisons
JULY 19, 2020TaiwanDEATH PENALTYTAIWAN: NEW EXECUTION GUIDELINES SLAMMED BY RIGHTS GROUPS
Taiwan has released new procedures for carrying out capital punishment -- including preventing the condemned from seeing their executioner -- but rights activists said on 16 July 2020 the move merely whitewashes a barbaric practice.
JULY 19, 2020IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - In what has been perceived as a victory for the social media campaign Supreme Court reconsiders death sentences for Saeed Tamjidi, Mohammad Rajabi and Amirhossein Moradi
IRAN - In what has been perceived as a victory for the social media campaign Supreme Court reconsiders death sentences for Saeed Tamjidi, Mohammad Rajabi and Amirhossein Moradi
- JULY 18, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Mahmoud Mousavi Majd executed on July 18 on espionage charges.
IRAN - Mahmoud Mousavi Majd executed on July 18 on espionage charges.
- JULY 17, 2020DEATH PENALTY
USA - Dustin Honken, 52, White, was executed at Terre Haute federal prison.
USA - Dustin Honken, 52, White, was executed at Terre Haute federal prison.
JULY 17, 2020TennesseeDEATH PENALTYUSA - Tennessee. Governor Gives Temporary Reprieve To Harold Wayne Nichols
USA - Tennessee. Governor Gives Temporary Reprieve To Harold Wayne Nichols
JULY 16, 2020United StatesDEATH PENALTYUSA - Wesley Purkey Execution Temporarily Halted
USA - Wesley Purkey Execution Temporarily Halted
JULY 16, 2020SudanDEATH PENALTYSUDAN: DEATH PENALTY REMOVED FOR GAY SEX, APOSTASY
The Sudan’s Sovereign Council on 9 July 2020 approved new laws, and passed a package of amendments to the existing ones; these amendments are to reform the justice system in Sudan.
- JULY 16, 2020United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - The federal execution of Wesley Ira Purkey has been accomplished
USA - The federal execution of Wesley Ira Purkey has been accomplished
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JULY 16, 2020DEATH PENALTYIRAN: MAN EXECUTED FOR SELLING MISSILE INFORMATION TO CIA
A prisoner was executed in an Iranian prison on charges of "espionage" last week, Gholamhossein Esmaili, the spokesperson for the judiciary, said on 14 July 2020.
- JULY 16, 2020DEATH PENALTY
USA: THE FEDERAL EXECUTION OF WESLEY IRA PURKEY HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED
Wesley Ira Purkey, 68, White, was executed on July 16, 2020. He was pronounced dead at 8:19 a.m. local time, which means 13:19 GMT, and 14:19 in Italy.
- JULY 15, 2020ChadDEATH PENALTY
CHAD: DEATH PENALTY COMPLETELY ABOLISHED
Chadian President Idriss Déby on 20 May 2020 promulgated the country's anti-terrorism law, which does not provide for the death penalty for acts of terror.
JULY 15, 2020DEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO KURDISH POLITICAL PRISONERS EXECUTED IN URMIA
Two Kurdish political prisoners, Diako Rasoulzadeh and Saber Sheikh-Abdullah, were executed in Urmia Central Prison on 14 July 2020.
JULY 15, 2020LiberiaDEATH PENALTYLIBERIA: ARMED FORCES CHIEF OF STAFF WANTS DEATH PENALTY FOR RAPISTS
The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), Major General Prince C. Johnson, on 11 July 2020 called for the introduction of a law seeking death penalty for rapists in the country, as rape and other sexual violence abuses against women and gir
- JULY 15, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Ali Tavousi was executed in Choubindar prison, in Qazvin, on July 15.
IRAN - Ali Tavousi was executed in Choubindar prison, in Qazvin, on July 15.
JULY 15, 2020IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - Civil Activist Zahra Mohammadi Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison.
IRAN - Civil Activist Zahra Mohammadi Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison.
- JULY 14, 2020DEATH BY PUNISHMENT
DEATH PENALTY: HANDS OFF CAIN, TRUMP RETURNS AMERICA TO THE PAST
The association Hands Off Cain - Spes contra spem thus commented on the news of the resumption of federal executions in America.
JULY 14, 2020DEATH PENALTYIRAN: PRISONER EXECUTED IN KERMANSHAH CENTRAL PRISON FOR MURDER
According to Iran Human Rights, a prisoner was executed in Kermanshah Central Prison on the morning of 12 July 2020.
JULY 14, 2020TaiwanDEATH PENALTYTAIWAN: NEW LAW REQUIRES PRISONERS BEING EXECUTED TO WEAR HOOD
Death row inmates will soon be required to wear a hood when they are being executed to make the job of the executioner less traumatic, according to new rules announced by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) that will take effect on 15 July 2020.
- JULY 14, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Reza Askari Executed on “Espionage” Charges
IRAN - Reza Askari Executed on “Espionage” Charges
JULY 14, 2020United StatesDEATH PENALTYUSA - Daniel Lewis Lee was executed at the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana.
USA - Daniel Lewis Lee was executed at the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana.
- JULY 14, 2020DEATH PENALTY
USA: DANIEL LEWIS LEE WAS EXECUTED AT THE U.S. PENITENTIARY IN TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA
After the Supreme Court of the United States stepped in, Daniel Lewis Lee was executed on July 14, 2020 morning by lethal injection at the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana.
- JULY 14, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Kurdish Political Prisoners Diako Rasoulzadeh and Saber Sheikh-Abdullah Executed in Urmia on July 14.
IRAN - Kurdish Political Prisoners Diako Rasoulzadeh and Saber Sheikh-Abdullah Executed in Urmia on July 14.
- JULY 14, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Majid Choupani was executed in Qazvin Central Prison (Choubindar) on July 14.
IRAN - Majid Choupani was executed in Qazvin Central Prison (Choubindar) on July 14.
- JULY 13, 2020BahrainDEATH PENALTY
BAHRAIN: TOP COURT UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCES AGAINST TWO ACTIVISTS
Bahrain's Court of Cassation on 13 July 2020 upheld death sentences against two activists for bombing a convoy and killing a police officer, after convictions that human rights groups say were based on confessions extracted through torture.
JULY 13, 2020DEATH PENALTYIRAN: MAN EXECUTED IN GORGAN CENTRAL PRISON FOR MURDER
According to the HRANA news agency, a man was executed in Gorgan Central Prison on the morning of 9 July 2020. The identity of the prisoner has been established as Baset Seyedi, 43, from Bandar Torkaman.
JULY 13, 2020ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: MAN EXECUTED FOR KILLING TWO AT CORONAVIRUS CHECKPOINT
A Chinese man who stabbed to death two people at a coronavirus travel checkpoint in the southwest of the country was executed on 9 July 2020, the Supreme People’s Court said.
JULY 13, 2020United StatesDEATH PENALTYUSA - U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan (District of Columbia) again halted federal executions
USA - U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan (District of Columbia) again halted federal executions
- JULY 13, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Mohammad Hadi Dadian was executed in Yasuj Central Prison on July 13.
IRAN - Mohammad Hadi Dadian was executed in Yasuj Central Prison on July 13.
- JULY 13, 2020PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Pennsylvania. Thomas Gorby sentenced on 3rd-degree murder plea.
USA - Pennsylvania. Thomas Gorby sentenced on 3rd-degree murder plea.
JULY 13, 2020IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - Hossein Reyhani, a young man arrested during the November 2019 uprising, sentenced to death.
IRAN - Hossein Reyhani, a young man arrested during the November 2019 uprising, sentenced to death.
- JULY 13, 2020TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Hector Medina resentenced to life in prison without parole.
USA - Texas. Hector Medina resentenced to life in prison without parole.
JULY 12, 2020DEATH PENALTYIRAN: UNIDENTIFIED PRISONER EXECUTED IN MASHHAD CENTRAL PRISON FOR DRINKING ALCOHOL
A prisoner was executed in Mashhad Central Prison on 9 July 2020 for drinking alcohol.
- JULY 12, 2020MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: SIX SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDERING PROSECUTOR
The High Court of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 9 July 2020 sentenced to death six men for the murder of deputy public prosecutor Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais.
JULY 12, 2020SudanDEATH PENALTYSUDAN SCRAPS APOSTASY LAW AND ALCOHOL BAN FOR NON-MUSLIMS
After more than 30 years of Islamist rule, Sudan has outlined wide-reaching reforms including allowing non-Muslims to drink alcohol, and scrapping the apostasy law and public flogging.
- JULY 12, 2020United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - The 7th US Circuit Court of Appeal overturned the decision to suspend the execution of Daniel Lewis Lee.
USA - The 7th US Circuit Court of Appeal overturned the decision to suspend the execution of Daniel Lewis Lee.
- JULY 12, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Farzad Shokri was executed in Kermanshah Central Prison (Dizel Abad) on July 12.
IRAN - Farzad Shokri was executed in Kermanshah Central Prison (Dizel Abad) on July 12.
- JULY 11, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - 3 prisoners were executed in Dastgerd Prison, in Isfahan, on July 11.
IRAN - 3 prisoners were executed in Dastgerd Prison, in Isfahan, on July 11.
JULY 10, 2020United StatesDEATH PENALTYUSA - Federal Jane E. Magnus-Stinson Orders Delay of federal execution of Daniel Lewis Lee.
USA - Federal Jane E. Magnus-Stinson Orders Delay of federal execution of Daniel Lewis Lee.
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JULY 10, 2020United StatesDEATH PENALTYUSA - European Union. EU condemns U.S. for resuming federal executions.
USA - European Union. EU condemns U.S. for resuming federal executions.
- JULY 9, 2020DEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA): BILLY JOE WARDLOW EXECUTED, THE FIRST EXECUTION IN THE STATE FOLLOWING A FIVE-MONTH DELAY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Billy Joe Wardlow was executed on July 8, 2020 in Texas, the first execution in the Lone Star State following a five-month delay during the coronavirus pandemic.
JULY 9, 2020NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: 37-YEAR-OLD SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR BEHEADING MAN FOR RITUAL
An Osun State High Court sitting in Ile-Ife on 7 July 2020 sentenced a 37-year-old man, Ogunyemi Oluleke, to death by hanging for murder.
JULY 9, 2020IndonesiaDEATH PENALTYINDONESIA: SOME 100 DRUG OFFENDERS SENTENCED TO DEATH THIS YEAR
Indonesian National Police Chief Idham Azis said on 2 July 2020 that around 100 drug offenders across the country have been given capital punishment since the beginning of this year.
- JULY 9, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - A second unidentified prisoner was executed in Mashhad Central Prison on July 9.
IRAN - A second unidentified prisoner was executed in Mashhad Central Prison on July 9.
- JULY 9, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Baset Seyedi executed in Gorgan Central Prison on July 9.
IRAN - Baset Seyedi executed in Gorgan Central Prison on July 9.
JULY 9, 2020United StatesDEATH PENALTYUSA - Oklahoma. The United States Supreme Court has vacated the conviction of Patrick Dwayne Murphy.
USA - Oklahoma. The United States Supreme Court has vacated the conviction of Patrick Dwayne Murphy.
- JULY 9, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Amirabbas Salehi was executed in Shiraz Central Prison on July 9.
IRAN - Amirabbas Salehi was executed in Shiraz Central Prison on July 9.
- JULY 8, 2020NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
NIGERIA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR ARMED ROBBERY
An Abeokuta High Court in Ogun State on 7 July 2020 sentenced one Lukeman Kuti to death by hanging for armed robbery.
JULY 8, 2020DEATH PENALTYIRAN: THREE MEN EXECUTED IN RAJAI SHAHR PRISON
According to Iranian Human Rights, at least three prisoners - Mostafa Mohammadi, Milad Kheradmand and Hossein Jalalvand - were executed in Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj on the morning of 1 July 2020.
JULY 8, 2020IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: BENGAL’S SERIAL KILLER SENTENCED TO DEATH IN RAPE AND MURDER CASE
A 38-year-old man was sentenced to death on 6 July 2020 in a rape and murder case by a district court in south Bengal’s East Burdwan district, police said.
JULY 8, 2020TexasDEATH PENALTYUSA - Texas. Billy Joe Wardlow was executed, the first execution following a five-month delay during the coronavirus pandemic.
USA - Texas. Billy Joe Wardlow was executed, the first execution following a five-month delay during the coronavirus pandemic.
JULY 8, 2020IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - Morteza M. executed in Mashhad Central Prison on July 8 for drinking alcohol.
IRAN - Morteza M. executed in Mashhad Central Prison on July 8 for drinking alcohol.
- JULY 7, 2020DEATH PENALTY
USA: RICHARD BAUMHAMMERS ASKS FOR ‘PEN PALS’ FROM PENNSYLVANIA'S DEATH ROW
Richard Baumhammers asks for "pen pals" from Pennsylvania's death row.
- JULY 7, 2020DEATH PENALTY
USA: KAREEM JOHNSON BECOMES NATION’S 170TH DEATH-ROW EXONEREE SINCE 1973
Kareem Johnson Becomes Nation’s 170th Death-Row Exoneree Since 1973.
JULY 7, 2020VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: WOMAN CHARGED WITH DOUBLE HOMICIDE RECEIVES CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
A woman who murdered two men and encased their corpses in concrete on 3 July 2020 was sentenced to death in Vietnam.
- JULY 7, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - According to PMOI/MEK, on July 7, 2020, the Coronavirus death toll is 66,900
IRAN - According to PMOI/MEK, on July 7, 2020, the Coronavirus death toll is 66,900
- JULY 7, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Iran COVID Daily Toll Rises To Unprecedented 200, 70 Victims Buried In Tehran.
IRAN - Iran COVID Daily Toll Rises To Unprecedented 200, 70 Victims Buried In Tehran.
JULY 7, 2020CaliforniaDEATH PENALTYUSA - California. Clifford Bolden, 65, Black, was resentenced to life in prison.
USA - California. Clifford Bolden, 65, Black, was resentenced to life in prison.
- JULY 6, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - A prisoner, identified as Ahmad Khan, was reportedly hanged on July 6
IRAN - A prisoner, identified as Ahmad Khan, was reportedly hanged on July 6
JULY 6, 2020JordanDEATH PENALTYJORDAN: ‘LIFE’ COALITION SEEKS TO END DEATH PENALTY
Solidarity Is Global Institute (SIGI) last week launched a coalition calling for an end to the death penalty in Jordan, The Jordan Times reported on 4 July 2020.
JULY 6, 2020SudanDEATH PENALTYSUDAN: KORAN TEACHER SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR SEXUAL ABUSE
A court in eastern Sudan’s El Gedaref sentenced an imam to death for sexual abuse of his students at a Koran school, Radio Dabanga reported on 5 July 2020.
JULY 6, 2020GhanaDEATH PENALTYGHANA: PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO GRANTS AMNESTY TO 794 PRISONERS
President Akufo-Addo has granted amnesty to 794 prisoners in Ghana as part of efforts to decongest the prisons in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
JULY 5, 2020PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTYUSA - Pennsylvania. Richard Baumhammers asks for "pen pals"
USA - Pennsylvania. Richard Baumhammers asks for "pen pals" from Pennsylvania's death row.
JULY 5, 2020IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - Habib Sobhanifar executed on July 5 in Dehdasht Prison.
IRAN - Habib Sobhanifar executed on July 5 in Dehdasht Prison.
JULY 4, 2020VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: TAIWANESE DRUG TRAFFICKER SENTENCED TO DEATH
A Taiwanese man was sentenced to death in Ho Chi Minh City on 2 July 2020 for trafficking around 317 kg of heroin.
- JULY 4, 2020Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
SRI LANKA: NIGERIAN NATIONAL SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Colombo High Court on 3 July 2020 sentenced a Nigerian national to death for possession and trafficking of cocaine.
- JULY 4, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Ahmad F. has been executed in Mashhad Central Prison on July 4.
IRAN - Ahmad F. has been executed in Mashhad Central Prison on July 4.
- JULY 4, 2020United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. 5 prisoners die of COVID-19 at San Quentin Death Row.
USA - California. 5 prisoners die of COVID-19 at San Quentin Death Row.
- JULY 4, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - 2 men executed at Rasht Central Prison on July 4.
IRAN - 2 men executed at Rasht Central Prison on July 4.
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JULY 3, 2020EgyptDEATH PENALTYEGYPT: COURT OF CASSATION UPHOLDS DEATH PENALTY FOR 3 DEFENDANTS IN ANSAR AL-SHARIA CASE
Egypt’s Court of Cassation upheld on 1st July 2020 death sentences against three defendants convicted on terrorism-related charges in the 2014 case known in the media as the Ansar Al-Sharia case.
JULY 2, 2020BelarusDEATH PENALTYBELARUS: IN RARE MOVE, SUPREME COURT CANCELS DEATH SENTENCE IN HIGH-PROFILE CASE
Belarus's Supreme Court has upheld the appeal of a death-row inmate and annulled his sentence in a murder case, a very rare move in the tightly controlled state led by autocratic President Alyaksandr Lukashenka.
JULY 2, 2020EgyptDEATH PENALTYEGYPT: COURT OF CASSATION SENTENCES ONE MONK TO DEATH, ANOTHER TO LIFE FOR ABBOT'S KILLING
Egypt’s highest court on 1st July 2020 upheld a death sentence for a former monk convicted of killing an abbot in a desert monastery north of Cairo in 2018.
- JULY 2, 2020NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
NIGERIA: TWO ROBBERS TO DIE FOR KILLING KWARA COUPLE
A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on 1st July 2020 sentenced two armed robbers to death by hanging for killing a couple, Mr Michael and Mrs Juana Aigbe, at the Fate area of Ilorin in 2016.
JULY 2, 2020IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - Human Rights Activist, Atena Daemi, Sentenced to Further 2 Years and 74 Lashes.
IRAN - Human Rights Activist, Atena Daemi, Sentenced to Further 2 Years and 74 Lashes.
JULY 1, 2020PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: CONVICT SET FREE AFTER SPENDING 21 YEARS ON DEATH ROW
Muhammad Iqbal, who spent the last 21 years on death row for a crime he was convicted of committing when he was a juvenile, has been released, according to the Justice Project Pakistan (JPP).
JULY 1, 2020DEATH PENALTYIRAN: DEATH SENTENCE ISSUED FOR OPPOSITION JOURNALIST
Ruhollah Zam, a journalist, has been sentenced to death for “corruption on earth”, Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili announced on 30 June 2020.
JULY 1, 2020EgyptDEATH PENALTYEGYPT: MUM SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR FEEDING DAUGHTER SULPHURIC ACID
An Egyptian court has sentenced a housewife to death by hanging for killing her baby daughter by feeding her a caustic substance at a private medical clinic in Beheira Governorate, Egyptian media reported on 1st July 2020.
- JULY 1, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - The Iranian regime flogged five political prisoner in June.
IRAN - The Iranian regime flogged five political prisoner in June.
- JULY 1, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Vahid Mirbaloch-Zehi has been executed in Iranshahr Prison on July 1.
IRAN - Vahid Mirbaloch-Zehi has been executed in Iranshahr Prison on July 1.
JULY 1, 2020United StatesDEATH PENALTYUSA - Pennsylvania. Kareem Johnson Becomes Nation’s 170th Death-Row Exoneree Since 1973.
USA - Pennsylvania. Kareem Johnson Becomes Nation’s 170th Death-Row Exoneree Since 1973.
- JULY 1, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Mostafa Mohammadi, Milad Kheradmand and Hossein Jalalvand were executed in Rajai Shahr Prison on July 1.
IRAN - Mostafa Mohammadi, Milad Kheradmand and Hossein Jalalvand were executed in Rajai Shahr Prison on July 1.