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Judge rejects defense call to dismiss death penalty case in New Kensington son's slaying
A Westmoreland County judge on Friday rejected claims from a Brackenridge father facing a potential death penalty that prosecutors were biased and have insufficient evidence to prove he killed his 9-year-old son in three years ago in New Kensington.
Death penalty to be pursued in killings of family of four after Presidential commutation
The two were sentenced to death in 2009 after their involvement in the drug-related slaughter of Jose Escobedo, 28, his 25-year-old wife and two young sons, ages 4 and 3, on Oct. 13, 2006, in gangland-style gunfire executions tied to a drug peddling operation in West Palm Beach.
Pirro says D.C. shooting is a 'death penalty eligible case'
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said the D.C. shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers is being investigated as a hate crime and a crime of terror.
Death penalty trial set for next year in killing of Hamilton County sheriff's deputy
Rodney Hinton Jr. faces charges including aggravated murder in the May 2 killing of Deputy Larry Henderson near the University of Cincinnati's campus.
Former Oklahoma State, Utah State basketball player could face death penalty in Indonesia drug case
Jarred Shaw, a former top-100 recruit, was arrested last week in Indonesia for allegedly attempting to smuggle illegal drugs
GOP lawmaker says ‘elements’ are there for death penalty case in wake of DC Jewish museum murders
Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo. discusses the murders of two Israeli Embassy staffers and more on ‘The Faulkner Focus.’
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Death Penalty Sought in Maricopa County for Sencere Hayes, Accused in the Murder of Mercedes Vega near Tonopah
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Sencere Hayes, who is charged with the murder of Mercedes Vega, whose body was found in a burned car in 2023.
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Defense team for Buffalo mass shooting gunman seeking more time before death penalty trial
A status conference hearing was held in federal court in Buffalo on Wednesday for the Buffalo mass shooting gunman as he edges closer toward his death penalty trial.
Death penalty trial date set for deputy’s accused murderer
Rodney Hinton Jr.’s death penalty trial is set for Jan. 12, 2026, Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Jody Luebbers announced Thursday during a pre-trial hearing. Accused of killing Hamilton County deputy Larry Henderson, Hinton, 38, was indicted May 8 on the following charges, Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich announced:
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History of the Death Penalty
[From: Society’s Final Solution: A History and Discussion of the Death Penalty, Laura E. Randa, ed., University Press of America, Inc., 1997. Reprinted with ...
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Pam Bondi Leaves Door Open to ‘Seeking Death Penalty’ in DC Shooting Case
Pam Bondi suggested that the death penalty remains firmly on the table after the shooting of a young couple, both Israeli embassy staffers, on Wednesday night. The post Pam Bondi Leaves Door Open to ‘Seeking Death Penalty’ in DC Shooting Case first appeared on Mediaite.
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