Across the nation, more than half of the approximately 2,100 prisoners with death sentences are incarcerated in jurisdictions where executions are on hold, according to a Washington Post analysis.

Opponents of the death penalty are bracing for Donald Trump’s return to the White House, fearing it will herald a new round ...

A federal appeals court says it will let the nation's third execution with nitrogen gas go forward this week. The 11th U.S.

The family of Melissa Lucio expressed hope that the death row inmate would be freed after a judge concluded that Lucio is ...

In life sentence, there is a possibility of achieving deterrence, rehabilitation and retribution in different degrees. But ...

Utah’s relationship with the death penalty reflects both historical ties and a growing shift in public sentiment. While some, ...

Herman Lindsey speaks about his experience on death row for the Kansas Coalition Against the Death Penalty's annual meeting ...

Judicial appointments and the death penalty are among areas where a lame-duck administration can still leave a mark.

A private-sector panel made up of academics, legislators and other experts has called for a fundamental review of the problem ...

An Iranian court has sentenced six men to death for the killing of Arman Aliverdi, a 21-year-old member of the Basij ...

Taliban authorities in eastern Afghanistan executed a convicted murderer by gunfire at a sports stadium on Wednesday, marking the sixth since returning to power in August 2021. Signaling a harsh ...