Trump’s administration has been pushing for the death penalty, but judges are blocking attempts to reverse previous decisions ...

"Even as we pray for the repose of the souls of the victims and for the consolation of their survivors, we urge you to spare ...

Florida’s ramp-up in executions is happening at the same time public support for the death penalty is at its lowest level in ...

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The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism wrote that the death penalty is a “stain upon civilization and our religious ...

Some days it takes a little more grit and gumption to stay steady. I say this because this is one of those days. In one of his all-time most outlandish PR stunts, Donald Trump hopes to burnish his ...

On his final day in office in December, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper issued clemency to 15 people on death row. The N&O ...

Newly released Idaho State Police documents reveal Bryan Kohberger supported capital punishment in classroom discussions ...

Bryan Kohberger allegedly supported the death penalty, despite later trying to avoid it through a plea deal in his murder ...

The U.S. directed prosecutors to not seek capital punishment for three reputed drug lords, including one in a DEA agent's ...

The prelates urged Gov. DeSantis to spare Curtis Windom’s life, affirming every human life is sacred despite past crimes ...