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Death Sentence

Texas death row inmate ‘optimistic’ after 27 years
Article
/ 13 June 2022

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.

By François Picard
Singapore slammed for ‘cruel’ Zoom death sentence
Coronavirus
/ 20 May 2020

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 capital punishment

By Agency
Nebraska carries out first US execution using opioid fentanyl
Article
/ 15 August 2018

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

By Agency
Pakistan grants paraplegic man stay of execution
Article
/ 27 November 2015

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.

By Ben Quinn
Kenyan judge sentences tourist killer to death
Africa
/ 30 July 2013

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.

By Reuters
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Article
/ 8 October 2009

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.

By Staff Reporter

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