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us-news22 hours ago•24 min saved

DC National Guard shooter hospitalized in dire circumstances amid murder case

The Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of killing National Guard Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and gravely wounding Air Force Sgt. Andrew Wolfe in a 2025 ambush near the Farragut West Metro, has been hospitalized in ‘dire circumstances’ after refusing food and water while in pretrial detention. A judge noted his health has deteriorated as prosecutors seek the death penalty on 17 counts, including first-degree armed murder and attempted murder; the defense pressed for limited medical records. Lakanwal, who came to the U.S. as a refugee, previously attended hearings in a wheelchair and now faces trial for the attack.

via New York Post|

#beckstrom #dc-national-guard-shooting #death-penalty

crime23 hours ago•5 min saved

DC National Guard shooter hospitalized amid self-inflicted health decline as murder charges loom

Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, charged with 17 counts including first-degree murder in the DC National Guard attack that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and wounded Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, has been hospitalized after refusing to eat or drink. Prosecutors call his condition dire and self-inflicted, with the case potentially carrying the death penalty; a judge has allowed access to his medical records as he has pleaded not guilty and faces ongoing legal proceedings.

via Fox News|

#crime #death-penalty #first-degree-murder

crime-and-law1 day ago•9 min saved

Utah murder suspect tells roommate he regrets killing Charlie Kirk

In Utah, 23-year-old Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, reportedly told his ex-roommate in a taped interview that he did it, cried afterward and said he wished he hadn't, as prosecutors present video and text messages to push for a trial and a possible death-penalty outcome.

via BBC|

#charlie-kirk #crime-and-law #death-penalty

politics3 days ago•4 min saved

Ruth Ellis: Posthumous conditional pardon acknowledges abuse in UK's last execution

Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in the UK, has been granted a posthumous conditional pardon by the King. The ruling does not deem her innocent of murder, but replaces the death penalty with life imprisonment to recognise the profound injustice in her case and the abuse she endured in a coercive relationship.

via BBC|

#death-penalty #domestic-abuse #pardon

crime3 days ago•3 min saved

Footage places suspect on campus rooftop during Charlie Kirk shooting

Prosecutors released new surveillance footage at a Utah preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk during a campus address. The clip appears to show a man matching Robinson on campus, crossing the Losee Building rooftop, and fleeing with an unidentified object, with a rifle later recovered nearby. The defense has challenged the video and sought to remove the death penalty from consideration; the hearing will decide whether there is enough evidence to move the case to trial.

via BBC|

#charlie-kirk-shooting #crime #death-penalty

crime3 days ago•2 min saved

Campus surveillance ties shooter to rooftop ambush before Charlie Kirk shooting

Prosecutors in Provo, Utah, showed campus surveillance that places Tyler Robinson on Utah Valley University grounds hours before he shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk from a rooftop, after strolling the campus, grabbing Chick-fil-A, and contacting Kirk’s staff; investigators recovered the suspected rifle and later found it wrapped in a towel, and witnesses said he fled on foot. A note to his roommate and DNA evidence are among the pieces prosecutors plan to present as they seek the death penalty, arguing the attack endangered others and qualifies as aggravated murder.

via NBC News|

#crime #death-penalty #surveillance

crime4 days ago•38 min saved

Provo prelim weighs Tyler Robinson's fate in Charlie Kirk shooting

Prosecutors in Provo, Utah, resume a five-day preliminary hearing to determine if Tyler Robinson should stand trial for the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, arguing to admit surveillance videos and other evidence while defense raises questions about video alterations and due‑process implications; the case could carry the death penalty if convicted.

via AP News|

#charlie-kirk-shooting #crime #death-penalty

world4 days ago•1 min saved

Nanjing official handed death sentence for $325m bribery amid Xi's anti-corruption drive

A former Nanjing official, Yang Youlin, was sentenced to death for taking over 2.2 billion yuan ($325 million) in bribes over 30 years, along with embezzlement, abuse of power and money laundering, underscoring China’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign where such white-collar death sentences are rare but reserved for very large sums.

via BBC|

#anti-corruption #bribes #china

courts4 days ago•2 min saved

Utah prosecutors press case in Charlie Kirk killing as preliminary hearing proceeds

Prosecutors in Utah opened a five-day preliminary hearing to determine if Tyler Robinson should stand trial for the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, presenting what they call a confession note, admissions in texts, and a roommate’s video testimony, plus a police witness; ballistics tests remain inconclusive. Robinson has not entered a plea, the defense has unsuccessfully sought to block the death penalty, and the case has drawn national political attention given Kirk’s Turning Point USA ties and remarks from President Trump.

via Al Jazeera|

#charlie-kirk #courts #death-penalty

crime4 days ago•4 min saved

Kirk Family Addresses Court as Utah Shooting Case Moves to Preliminary Hearing

Charlie Kirk’s widow and his parents released a statement as a weeklong preliminary hearing began for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting Kirk at Utah Valley University. Prosecutors plan to present evidence including video of the shooting, a statement from Robinson’s former roommate, Discord messages, and other materials to establish probable cause for trial. The proceeding is not a trial, a plea will come after the judge determines probable cause, and a trial date has not yet been set; prosecutors have signaled the possibility of seeking the death penalty if convicted. The hearing is livestreamed with heightened security and notable attendees noted in coverage.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#charlie-kirk #crime #death-penalty

crime4 days ago•5 min saved

Kirk Family Faces Preliminary Hearing as Utah Probes Murder Case

In Provo, Utah, a preliminary hearing opened to decide whether there is enough evidence to move Tyler James Robinson, accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to a murder trial; prosecutors say they have a mountain of evidence and plan to seek the death penalty, with 40–50 exhibits and four witnesses expected on the first day. Kirk's widow Erika and his parents attended, marking their first in-person view of Robinson, while Donald Trump Jr. sat in the courtroom gallery. If the judge finds probable cause, Robinson would stand trial on charges including aggravated murder and related counts; he has not entered a plea.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#charlie-kirk #crime #death-penalty

crime4 days ago•2 min saved

Utah prosecutors push death penalty as Charlie Kirk killing goes to trial

Prosecutors began presenting the case against 23-year-old Tyler Robinson for the killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, with DNA tying him to the weapon and an alleged confession in a roommate’s note. The hearing aims to determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial and whether the death penalty could be pursued if convicted. Kirk’s family attended the proceedings, and testimony from a former UVU police officer marked the opening of the five-day hearing.

via The Guardian|

#aggravated-murder #charlie-kirk #crime

us-news10 days ago•10 min saved

Idaho Makes Firing Squad Its Primary Execution Method, Stoking National Debate on the Death Penalty

Idaho becomes the first state to make the firing squad the primary method of execution, retrofitting a death chamber and relying on three volunteer marksmen to carry out eight executions, with a July 1 start deadline and about $1 million spent (including $24,000 for rifles). The move mirrors a wider U.S. trend away from lethal injection due to botched injections and supply issues, but it also raises concerns about pain, the possibility of misfires, and questions about how the process is conducted and who the shooters are. Past cases in Utah and South Carolina have shown that firing squad executions can fail or cause prolonged suffering, prompting ongoing debate about the method’s humanity and intent.

via The Guardian|

#botched-executions #capital-punishment #death-penalty

world-news12 days ago•26 min saved

English influencer faces UAE death penalty over boyfriend's murder claim, says she acted in self-defense

An English influencer, Brooke George, 23, is detained in Dubai and charged with murder after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend; she maintains she acted in self-defense during an assault. London-based advocacy group Detained in Dubai says the case has not been fairly investigated and highlights alleged abuse and coercion surrounding her trips to Dubai. UK authorities are assisting, but if convicted she could face execution by firing squad in the UAE.

via New York Post|

#death-penalty #dubai #england

politics13 days ago•45 min saved

Utah judge sanctions prosecutor for media comments in Charlie Kirk case

A Utah County judge held prosecutor Christopher Ballard in contempt for publicly commenting to the media about the case against Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer, in violation of a publicity order. The contempt ruling targets Ballard’s remarks rather than the charges themselves, but the judge said the statements could prejudice proceedings. The court kept the death penalty option on the table, indicated expanded jury procedures may be considered, and allowed the defense to recover legal fees tied to the contempt proceedings.

via Yahoo|

#charlie-kirk #contempt-of-court #death-penalty