South Carolina's execution of a convicted murderer by firing squad marked the sixth use of capital punishment in the United ...

Legal experts say the death penalty appeals process could take years, prolonging the trauma for the family of 7‑year‑old ...

State prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Hisham Abugharbieh, who is charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Abugharbieh is accused of fatally stabbing his roommate, Zamil Limon, ...

"Death sentences are the most serious sanctions that governments can inflict on human beings, so all must be carefully reviewed for accuracy and fairness before an execution is scheduled," said Robin ...

For death penalty opponents, the dramatic spike in executions last year was truly horrifying. After several years of no more than 25 executions, there were 47 executions in 2025, nearly double the ...