Arizona prisoner set to be executed next week passes up chance to ask for reprieve
PHOENIX — A prisoner scheduled to be executed next week in what would be Arizona’s first use of the death penalty in over two ...
Arkansas Times3h
Using nitrogen gas in executions will further delay Arkansas death penalty
Nitrogen hypoxia, a method of execution Arkansas lawmakers are considering adopting, makes for a torturous death, witnesses ...
Backlash to clemency for 15 on NC’s death row leads to GOP call to limit governor’s power
The bill, which has nine sponsors right now, proposes amending the N.C. Constitution to require legislative approval of all clemency granted by the governor.
Arizona Daily Star8h
Arizona inmate unlikely to challenge upcoming execution
Aaron Brian Gunches, 53, is not expected to participate in a hearing Monday before the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency ...
Washington Monthly9h
Three Justices and a Fatal Mistake
Supreme Court Justices Powell, Blackmun, and Stevens allowed the death penalty to return. Then they disavowed it.