Politics May 21 Supreme Court dismisses Alabama's bid to execute inmate with borderline intellectual disability By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
World May 14 Oklahoma judge allows former death row prisoner to be released on bond while awaiting retrial The decision clears the way for Richard Glossip, 63, to leave a lockup for the first time since his arrest nearly 30 years ago over a 1997 killing that put him on the brink of execution three separate times. The… By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press
Nation Apr 21 Man convicted of setting neighbor on fire during 1990 burglary is executed in Florida Florida's fifth execution of 2026 followed a record 19 executions in the state last year. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis oversaw more executions in a single year in 2025 than any other Florida governor since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. By David Fischer, Associated Press
World Mar 30 Israel's parliament approves death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis The bill’s passage marked a major victory for Israel’s far-right, which has pushed hard for the measure. By Julia Frankel, Associated Press
Politics Mar 23 Supreme Court rejects appeal from Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed over DNA testing Reed was sentenced to death for the 1996 killing of 19-year-old Stacey Stites. Prosecutors have refused to allow for DNA testing of the webbed belt that was used to strangle Stites as she made her way to work at a… By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Feb 24 Man put to death for 1986 killing of grocery store owner in Florida's 2nd execution this year By David Fischer, Associated Press A man convicted of killing a 70-year-old grocery store owner was put to death Tuesday in Florida, becoming the second person executed by the state this year after a record 19 executions in 2025. Continue reading
Jan 30 Federal prosecutors can't seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione, judge rules By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed a federal murder charge against Mangione, finding it was technically flawed. Garnett left in place stalking charges that carry a maximum punishment of life in prison. Continue reading
Jan 09 Luigi Mangione fights to block death penalty, murder charge and key evidence in court By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Mangione’s lawyers contend that authorities prejudiced his case by turning his December 2024 arrest into a “Marvel movie” spectacle and by publicly declaring their desire to see him executed even before he was formally indicted. Continue reading
Dec 24 Suspect in national guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussions By Associated Press A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House has been charged in a complaint with federal firearms charges in connection with the ambush on November 26 that fatally wounded one of the West Virginia National… Continue reading
Dec 18 Florida man executed for 1987 killings of a man and his girlfriend during home invasion By David Fischer, Associated Press A man convicted of fatally shooting a man and his girlfriend during a home invasion robbery was put to death Thursday evening in a record 19th execution in Florida this year. Continue reading