Death row
UN rapporteur joins weekly hunger strike over Iran's execution surge and protest crackdown
“The death penalty is being used against people for exercising the rights of freedom of assembly, association, and expression, as well as their political rights,” she said.
Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike released from hospital, returned to prison
After botched execution attempt, death row inmate Christa Pike awakes 'angry and confused'
Tennessee prison chief resigns after second failed execution this year
Tennessee fails to execute Christa Pike after two lethal injection attempts
Notably, this is the second failed execution attempt in the state of Tennessee in 2026. Pike, 50, was set to be executed for the 1995 murder of her classmate, Colleen Slemmer.
Christa Pike set to be first Tennessee woman executed in 200 years, lawyers ask Gov. Lee for mercy
Pike's lawyers have since uncovered documented proof of her childhood sexual and physical abuse. She was reportedly raped several times as a toddler and throughout her teenage years.
Jury finds ex-gang leader guilty of murder in Tupac case
Davis told the judge "he plans to appeal this matter." Several people in the gallery wiped away tears and hugged a prosecutor as the court adjourned.
Tupac Shakur murder trial begins for alleged mastermind of 1996 drive-by shooting
Duane Davis is accused of leading a group of men to kill Tupac, one of rap's most influential artists, in a trial tied to the decades-long unsolved murder that became a seminal moment in rap history.
Judge orders pop singer D4vd to stand trial for murder, dismemberment of 14-year-old girl
He spent five days in a packed downtown courtroom, shackled in his seat as prosecutors presented graphic witness testimony and crime-scene photos.
Iran to execute first woman prisoner linked to January protests as regime executions surge
Bita Hemmati and three others have been sentenced to death for 'collusion' and 'propaganda.' Advocates claim the charges are baseless, citing a secretive process and state-televised interrogations.
Iran responsible for majority of executions as 2024 marks deadliest year since 2015
Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia collectively killed 1380 people, with Iran being responsible for the majority (972).
Tree of Life murderer is one of 3 death row inmates exempted from Biden’s commutation order
All of the three men still sentenced to death committed crimes that were motivated by hate or terrorism.
Jewish death row inmate granted new trial after judge's antisemitic statements uncovered
The judge who sentenced Randy Halprin to death reportedly referred to him as "the Jew," "Randy the Jew," and "the Jew Halprin."
Pakistan sentences student to death for WhatsApp messages with negative Muhammed depiction
A 17-year-old received a life sentence in connection to the Whatsapp messages.
