Death Sentence
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Texas death row inmate ‘optimistic’ after 27 years
In 1995, Hank Skinner was sentenced to death for the murder of his girlfriend and her two adult sons but always maintained his innocence.
Singapore slammed for ‘cruel’ Zoom death sentence
Zoom has become popular during virus lockdowns worldwide for everything from virtual school classes to business meetings — but Human Rights Watch criticised its use to mete out…
Nebraska carries out first US execution using opioid fentanyl
Three of the four substances used in Carey Dean Moore’s execution had never been used in lethal injections in the state
Pakistan grants paraplegic man stay of execution
Abdul Basit, whose legs were paralysed after he contracted meningitis in prison, has been granted a stay of execution.
Kenyan judge sentences tourist killer to death
A Kenyan judge has sentenced a man to death for the murder of British tourist David Tebbutt and abduction of the victim’s wife.
Iran protester gets death sentence, claims website
An Iranian court has sentenced to death a man who took part in opposition protests over a disputed election in June, a reformist website said.