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Louisiana death penalty debate returns as lawmaker seeks to end executions
The Daily Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoLouisiana state Rep. Kyle Green said he felt compelled to bring a bill to abolish the state's death...
Nitrogen gas for executions? Ohio Republicans pitch new death penalty method
Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer via Yahoo News· 3 months agoAs Alabama executed convicted killer Kenneth Eugene Smith, he reportedly convulsed and shook for...
Victims deserve justice. Why the effort to repeal the Ohio death penalty is dangerous
The Columbus Dispatch via Yahoo News· 6 months agoLouis Tobin is executive director of the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association. A recent Dispatch...
Death row inmate Richard Glossip moves closer to execution after innocence claim rejected
The Oklahoman via Yahoo News· 2 years agoDeath row inmate Richard Glossip on Thursday lost the first of two new challenges to his murder...
Why is the death penalty still used? Let's look at the pros and cons and then the facts
The Oak Ridger via Yahoo News· 4 weeks agoOn a cold, wet November morning in 1972, Roger Bontems was marched to the guillotine for complicity...
Governor Jeff Landry says Louisiana owes it to victims, families to carry out death penalty
Shreveport Times | The Times via Yahoo News· 3 months agoGov. Jeff Landry said Louisiana owes it to victims and their families to resume executions of...
Death penalty repeal bill fails by one vote in South Dakota Senate committee
Argus Leader via Yahoo News· 3 months agoPIERRE — A bill that would have removed the death penalty as the state’s ultimate punishment failed...
Louisiana lawmakers reject bill to abolish death penalty after emotional hearing
The News-Star via Yahoo News· 12 months agoLouisiana will keep the death penalty for at least another year after a House committee on Wednesday...
This state could be next to use nitrogen gas for death penalty if bill passes
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 months agoAs she dialed 911 for help, Stephanie Guzzardo was ruthlessly gunned down inside the Louisiana...
'I am prepared for execution': Here's how Brevard death row inmate waived his appeals
Florida Today via Yahoo News· 9 months agoScheduled to die in Florida's execution chamber, Brevard County convicted double-murderer James...