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Ben-Gvir calls for nightly Gaza killings and permanent exodus
world12 days ago

Ben-Gvir calls for nightly Gaza killings and permanent exodus

Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir told a podcast that Israeli forces should kill 30–40 Palestinians in Gaza each night and push for a permanent exodus, arguing for broader lethal action beyond those posing an immediate threat. Though he sits on Israel’s security cabinet and influences policy, he cannot order military strikes. The remarks, part of a long pattern of hardline rhetoric, drew international criticism and sanctions while casualties in Gaza continued to rise past 1,250 since the October ceasefire.

via aljazeera.com|
#deathpenalty#gaza#israel
Doctor Linked to Botched Tennessee Execution Oversees Darrell Hines’s Lethal Injection
us-news15 days ago

Doctor Linked to Botched Tennessee Execution Oversees Darrell Hines’s Lethal Injection

Anthony ‘Darrell’ Hines was executed by lethal injection in Tennessee, with Dr. Mark Walton Fowler—the same doctor accused of botching a prior Tennessee execution—participating in the procedure and declaring Hines’s time of death. The current execution followed a notorious earlier attempt that reportedly struggled with IV access, prompting renewed calls for investigation into the death-penalty process.

via NBC News|
#botchedexecution#deathpenalty#doctor
Florida carries out back-to-back executions, including an 80-year-old inmate
crime1 month ago

Florida carries out back-to-back executions, including an 80-year-old inmate

Florida carried out two executions in one day—the first back-to-back state executions in nearly a decade—highlighting Gov. Ron DeSantis’s push to accelerate capital punishment. 80-year-old Dominick Anthony Occhicone was executed, making him the oldest Floridian put to death in modern times, hours after former police officer James Aren Duckett was executed for the 1987 rape and murder of 11-year-old Teresa McAbee.

via ABC7 Chicago|
#crime#deathpenalty#duckett
Compensation Won’t Shield Murder Suspect From Thai Death Penalty
world1 month ago

Compensation Won’t Shield Murder Suspect From Thai Death Penalty

An Australian man, Simon Peter Carman, is accused of murdering a 17-year-old Thai girl and may still face the death penalty in Thailand even if he offers compensation to the victim’s family; Thai courts may consider mitigating factors but cannot erase the crime, and while compensation can signal remorse, prosecutors and judges will decide the final sentence, with experts suggesting reductions of more than half are unlikely.

via New York Post|
#compensation#deathpenalty#foreigner
Texas jury hands down death penalty in Athena Strand case
crime3 months ago

Texas jury hands down death penalty in Athena Strand case

A Texas jury sentenced former FedEx driver Tanner Lynn Horner to death for kidnapping and killing 7-year-old Athena Strand in 2022 after he pleaded guilty at the start of the trial; prosecutors highlighted an hour-long audio of the attack and his lies as key evidence, while defense argued mitigating factors including a troubled childhood, autism, and lead exposure. Horner’s sentence will be automatically reviewed by the Court of Criminal Appeals, with Texas maintaining one of the nation’s highest execution rates.

via USA Today|
#athenastrand#crime#deathpenalty
DOJ broadens federal execution options to firing squads, gas, and electrocution
politics4 months ago

DOJ broadens federal execution options to firing squads, gas, and electrocution

The US Department of Justice directs federal prisons to expand the range of execution methods to include firing squads, gas asphyxiation, and electrocution, while keeping lethal injection as the default method. The memo argues broader options ensure readiness if a specific drug becomes unavailable and reinforce the death penalty's deterrent effect. The move follows former President Trump’s push to resume federal executions after a moratorium, and it has drawn criticism from Democrats and opponents who call it cruel and discriminatory; context notes some states already use or are adopting alternative methods like nitrogen gas.

via BBC|
#deathpenalty#doj#executionmethods
DOJ Expands Federal Execution Toolkit with Firing Squads, Electrocution, and Gas
politics4 months ago

DOJ Expands Federal Execution Toolkit with Firing Squads, Electrocution, and Gas

The Justice Department released a report proposing to add firing squads, electrocution, and gas asphyxiation to federal execution methods, citing difficulties obtaining lethal-injection drugs and signaling readiness to resume capital punishment under Trump; the plan would update protocols to align with state practices to ensure lawful executions proceed even if preferred drugs are unavailable.

via NBC News|
#deathpenalty#electrocution#federalexecutions
Israel advances Palestinian death-penalty bill to final vote
world5 months ago

Israel advances Palestinian death-penalty bill to final vote

Israel's Knesset moved a controversial bill to a final vote that would allow death sentences for Palestinians convicted of terrorism, with executions within 90 days, a simple majority in courts, and reduced avenues for appeals or clemency for those under occupation; the measure would also empower West Bank military courts and has drawn international criticism and warnings of potential legal jeopardy for Israeli officials.

via The Guardian|
#deathpenalty#israel#knesset
Texas death-row inmate executed, marking first U.S. execution of the year
crime7 months ago

Texas death-row inmate executed, marking first U.S. execution of the year

Charles Victor Thompson, a Texas death-row inmate who briefly escaped custody after his resentencing, was executed by lethal injection in Huntsville, becoming the first person put to death in the United States this year for the 1998 killings of his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend; he apologized and urged forgiveness, while prosecutors and victims’ families said justice was served after a decades-long case.

via CBS News|
#capitalpunishment#crime#deathpenalty
Federal Court Handles New Charges in National Guard Shooting Case
crime8 months ago

Federal Court Handles New Charges in National Guard Shooting Case

The suspect in the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, D.C., has been transferred to federal court where the death penalty can be considered. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, faces federal charges including first-degree murder while armed, with the case moving from D.C. Superior Court to ensure a thorough legal process for potential capital punishment. The attack resulted in the death of Army specialist Sarah Beckstrom and critically injured Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.

via ABC News|
#crime#deathpenalty#federalcourt
Missouri Executes Christopher Collings for 9-Year-Old's Murder After Clemency Denied
crime1 year ago

Missouri Executes Christopher Collings for 9-Year-Old's Murder After Clemency Denied

Christopher Leroy Collings is set to be executed in Missouri for the 2007 rape and murder of 9-year-old Rowan Ford. Despite last-minute appeals, the U.S. Supreme Court and Missouri Governor Michael Parson denied clemency, with the governor stating that justice must be served for the "horrendous and callous crime." Collings' execution will be the 23rd in the U.S. this year. Rowan's family, while supportive of the death penalty, expressed that lethal injection is too lenient for Collings' crime.

via USA TODAY|
#crime#deathpenalty#execution
Texas Supreme Court Allows Execution of Robert Roberson to Proceed
legal1 year ago

Texas Supreme Court Allows Execution of Robert Roberson to Proceed

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a Texas House committee could not use a subpoena to halt the execution of Robert Roberson, a death row inmate convicted of killing his daughter in 2002. The committee sought to delay the execution to investigate the use of "junk science" in his trial, but the court found this overstepped legislative authority. Roberson's execution was temporarily paused, but the court's decision allows it to proceed. The case has sparked debate over the validity of shaken baby syndrome and legislative versus judicial powers.

via KERA News|
#deathpenalty#judicialruling#legal
"Father and Son Charged in Murder of Pregnant Teen and Boyfriend as New Evidence Emerges"
crime-and-legal2 years ago

"Father and Son Charged in Murder of Pregnant Teen and Boyfriend as New Evidence Emerges"

In San Antonio, Texas, the investigation into the murders of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra continues, with the Bexar County District Attorney and the Police Chief providing updates. The victims, involved in narcotics sales, were found dead on December 26. Christopher Ray Preciado, 19, is charged with capital murder and other offenses, while his father, Ramon Preciado, faces charges for allegedly helping move the bodies. A gun believed to be the murder weapon was recovered. The DA stated it is too early to determine if the death penalty will be sought, as the investigation is ongoing and a capital crimes committee will review the case. Both suspects are currently held in Bexar County Jail with high bail amounts.

via KOMO News|
##capitalmurdercase#christopherramonpreciado