Justice Department Says Death Penalty on the Table for Assassin Luigi Mangione
NEW YORK, NY — U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi on Tuesday directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the accused killer in the assassination of Brian Thompson, a…
Trump reinstates federal death penalty and mandates tougher capital punishment policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed at reinstating and expanding the use of capital punishment at the federal level, reversing policies enacted under the…
Toms River mayor calls for death penalty after horrific New York City subway killing of local resident
NEW YORK CITY — Debrina Kawam, a 61-year-old resident of Toms River, New Jersey, was identified this week as the victim of a gruesome attack in which she was burned to death…
Ohio Man Who Executed His Three Son Pleads Guilty and Avoids Death Penalty
CLERMONT COUNTY, OH — Chad Doerman, a 34-year-old Ohio man, pled guilty to aggravated murder charges on Friday, forgoing a potential death penalty trial. Doerman was accused of the heinous murder of…
Soccer Penalty in New Jersey Leads to Player Pulling Gun on Opponent
SECAUCUS, NJ — A heated moment at a local soccer game led to the arrest of 34-year-old Reda Benyamin of Jersey City, after he allegedly pointed a handgun at another player during…
CBP uncovers almost 500 pounds of mango within vehicle; agriculture specialists issue $1,000 civil penalty at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered almost 500 pounds of mango among other prohibited agriculture products in a single enforcement action at the Juarez-Lincoln bridge. “This significant amount…
Oklahoma Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty in Rape and Murder Case
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The Cleveland County District Attorney’s Office is seeking the death penalty for Chace Cook, 20, in the case of the rape and murder of 18-year-old Madeline “Maddie” Bills.…
Death Penalty Sought After Man Kills Woman, Child, Sets Home on Fire
VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL – Prosecutors in Volusia County, Florida, are pursuing the death penalty for Charles Leon Ivy, 34, accused of fatally stabbing Den’Jah Moore, 30, the mother of his children, and…
New Jersey Court Imposes $8 Million Penalty on Illegal Statewide Waste Dumpers
TRENTON, NJ – On September 7, a Superior Court ruling mandated 24 defendants to halt illegal waste dumping activities across 15 locations in New Jersey, impose restoration measures, and pay over $8…
Niger’s Ousted President Faces ‘High Treason’ Charges, Death Penalty From Mutinous Military
Niger’s Ousted President Faces ‘High Treason’ Charges, Death Penalty From Mutinous Military Jake Smith on August 14, 2023 Despite warnings from the U.S. and West African nations, Niger’s mutinous military regime announced…
Jury Reaches Decision On Penalty For Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter
Jury Reaches Decision On Penalty For Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter Kate Anderson on August 2, 2023 A jury announced Wednesday that they believed Robert Bowers, who killed 11 people in a targeted attack…
Jury Rules Synagogue Mass Shooter Is Eligible For Death Penalty
Jury Rules Synagogue Mass Shooter Is Eligible For Death Penalty Kate Anderson on July 13, 2023 A jury found Robert Bowers eligible for the death penalty Thursday after he shot and killed…
Man Sentenced to Maximum Penalty for Freezing Dog
LOCK HAVEN, PA – On Tuesday, Clinton County Court of Common Pleas Judge Michael F. Salisbury sentenced James Standridge to the statutory maximum of 14 years for two counts of Aggravated Cruelty…
Trump Says He’s Unsure If Americans Are ‘Ready’ To Impose Death Penalty On Drug Dealers
Trump Says He’s Unsure If Americans Are ‘Ready’ To Impose Death Penalty On Drug Dealers Harold Hutchison on June 20, 2023 Former President Donald Trump said he was unsure if the American…
Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Authorizing Death Penalty For Child Rapists
Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Authorizing Death Penalty For Child Rapists Trevor Schakohl on May 1, 2023 Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new legislation Monday to allow the execution of child rapists…
DeSantis Is Setting The Stage For Supreme Court Battle Over Death Penalty For Child Rapists
DeSantis Is Setting The Stage For Supreme Court Battle Over Death Penalty For Child Rapists Trevor Schakohl on April 23, 2023 Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to sign a measure…
Ron DeSantis Signs Bill To Loosen The Death Penalty In Florida
Ron DeSantis Signs Bill To Loosen The Death Penalty In Florida Arjun Singh on April 21, 2023 Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida signed legislation Thursday that loosened the requirement for a…
‘Business As Usual’: Biden Admin Still Fighting For Executions After Campaign Promises To End Death Penalty
‘Business As Usual’: Biden Admin Still Fighting For Executions After Campaign Promises To End Death Penalty Laurel Duggan on March 27, 2023 President Joe Biden promised to end the death penalty during…
ISIS-Inspired Terrorist Who Left Eight Dead In Truck Attack Avoids Death Penalty
ISIS-Inspired Terrorist Who Left Eight Dead In Truck Attack Avoids Death Penalty Trevor Schakohl on March 13, 2023 The ISIS-aligned terrorist who murdered eight people with a truck and injured many more…
‘Not In Good Conscience’: Gov. Shapiro Says He Won’t Enforce Death Penalty, Asks Legislature To Abolish It
‘Not In Good Conscience’: Gov. Shapiro Says He Won’t Enforce Death Penalty, Asks Legislature To Abolish It Harold Hutchison on February 16, 2023 Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania discussed his Thursday…
‘What Is The Death Penalty For?’: Parents Of Parkland Victim Decry Ruling That Spared School Shooter
‘What Is The Death Penalty For?’: Parents Of Parkland Victim Decry Ruling That Spared School Shooter Harold Hutchison on October 13, 2022 The parents of a victim of the 2018 mass…
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