Execution

Texas Man’s Execution Halted: A Crucial Testimony on Flawed Forensic Laws Ahead

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AUSTIN, Texas — The scheduled execution of Robert Roberson was abruptly halted days before it was due to take place, spotlighting a pivotal yet contentious legal safeguard in Texas meant to prevent wrongful convictions stemming from unreliable scientific evidence. Roberson, who was convicted in the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter, has become a significant figure in the debate over the application of the state’s “junk science law” enacted in 2013. This law permits individuals convicted on now-debunked scientific testimony to seek a new trial, aiming to correct past judicial errors rooted in flawed forensic … Read more

South Carolina Death Row Inmate Defers Execution Method Choice to Attorney

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Columbia, SC – In a groundbreaking legal procedure, a South Carolina inmate convicted of a double homicide in 2002 has handed over the decision on his method of execution to his attorney. The prisoner’s unprecedented step underscores the complexities faced by death row inmates as states grapple with legal and ethical challenges surrounding capital punishment methods. The inmate, who was sentenced to death for the murder of his girlfriend and her daughter, had the choice between the electric chair and a newly instituted firing squad, established as alternatives due to the unavailability of drugs for … Read more

Deadline Approaches: Inmate’s Legal Representative to Select Method of Execution, Orders SC Supreme Court

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Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Supreme Court has passed a ruling requiring the legal representative of a death row inmate to choose the method of execution by the end of the week. This decision underscores a broader debate on the methods of capital punishment used in the state, and it coincides with renewed scrutiny on how executions are conducted nationwide. The case centers on Richard Bernard Moore, a 57-year-old who was sentenced to death over two decades ago for the murder of a convenience store clerk during a robbery in Spartanburg County. Moore has … Read more

Iran Conducts Public Execution of Young Man for Lawyer’s Murder Amid Controversial Judicial Practices

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Tehran, Iran — In a stark display of judicial retribution, Iran conducted a public execution of a 20-year-old man on Monday, accused of the murder of a lawyer which occurred two years prior. The execution took place in Shahroud, a city within the northern Semnan province, and was reported by state media. The judiciary’s Mizan Online news outlet stated that the young man had been convicted of the premeditated killing of the lawyer and was executed in accordance with Sharia law, which prescribes “retribution” as a punishment for such crimes. Details provided by the official … Read more