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Kohberger defense files motion that may seek to throw out death penalty

In a motion filed on Monday, it appears that Kohberger's defense team is asking the judge to strike the death penalty as a sentencing option.

The Spokesman-Review · 9h

Kohberger defense shaping up to file to strike death penalty based on autism

The defense team for a man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022 might ask a judge to take the death penalty off the table because of autism, court records show.

Kohberger defense may seek to remove death penalty, citing autism spectrum disorder

In a motion filed on Monday, it appears that Kohberger's defense team is asking the judge to strike the death penalty as a sentencing option.

Supreme Court tosses conviction of death row inmate

MSNBC on MSN · 20h

Supreme Court grants new trial in Richard Glossip’s unusual death penalty case

Oklahoma’s Republican attorney general agreed with the death row prisoner that he should get a new trial. Oklahoma’s state criminal court disagreed.

The Washington Post on MSN · 21h

Supreme Court orders new trial for death row inmate Glossip

Richard Glossip’s Supreme Court case became a focal point in the national debate over the death penalty, which critics say is unjust or unfairly applied.

USA TODAY on MSN · 18h

Supreme Court orders new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate in closely watched case

The Supreme Court gave an Oklahoma death row inmate a new chance in the high-profile 1997 murder case. Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented.

New York Magazine21h

The Death Penalty Case That Went Too Far

Oklahoma was set to kill Richard Glossip, but he’s almost certainly innocent. Now the Supreme Court has ordered a new trial.

Papal rosary presented to Japanese boxer who was world’s longest death row inmate

We will continue to call for the abolishment of the death penalty and continue our support for people under custody,” ...

Federal appeals court halts reopening of long-running Louisiana death penalty case

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill asked a federal appeals court to halt a district judge's decision to reopen a case ...

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Palm Coast man could face death penalty in child rape case, ordered held without bond

Kristopher Henriqson, 47, was accused of repeatedly raping a girl starting when she was about 9 until after she turned 12, ...

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Death penalty DNA debacle sparks broader questions over compliance with court orders

Several Supreme Court justices worried that a low-profile death penalty appeal could upend fundamental judicial principles.

Death penalty case revived in federal courts, raising questions about Louisiana execution methods

The move could affect plans to execute two prisoners in March. "This case has always been about Louisiana’s execution ...

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Luigi Mangione’s Lawyer Says US Still Weighing Death Penalty for Murder

Luigi Mangione’s lawyer said federal prosecutors are still weighing the death penalty over the murder of UnitedHealth Group ...

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A Vermont man may face death penalty for allegedly killing two Massachusetts men, including one from Pittsfield

A Vermont man may soon be facing the federal death penalty for allegedly killing two Massachusetts men — including one from ...

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Accused Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' wants US plea deal without death penalty

By Lizbeth Diaz MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Accused Mexican drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada is willing to plead guilty in a ...

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Supreme Court Justices Appear Narrowly Divided Over Death Row Prisoner Plea for DNA Testing

The justices heard arguments in the case of a man on death row in Texas who claims DNA testing could spare his life.

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