Death penalty

From the late 1970s to the 2000s, crime was a dominant political issue in California, driven by high-profile cases like the 1993 kidnapping and murder of Polly Klaas. Anti-crime legislation such as the three strikes measure and prison expansion under Republican governors like George Deukmejian and Pete Wilson reflected public demand for stricter criminal justice policies, while crime rates peaked in the 1980s and 1990s before declining significantly by 2025.

The last execution in Michigan occurred in 1938 when Tony Chebatoris was executed by the federal government for a bank robbery. In 2025, one Michigan man remains on death row for a crime committed on federal property. Chebatoris' 1937 bank robbery in Midland led to a confrontation with a dentist and a truck driver, resulting in multiple gunshot injuries.

Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, faces disputed DNA evidence linking him to the suspected murder weapon. Defense lawyers challenge the reliability of FBI DNA testing, while prosecutors argue the evidence meets trial thresholds. A surveillance video and DNA findings from a rifle and towel at the scene are central to the case.

Tyler Robinson faces the death penalty for the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The case centers on the criminal charges and legal proceedings against Robinson.

A preliminary hearing resumed in the case against Tyler Robinson, 23, charged with aggravated murder for shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a public event at Utah Valley University. Prosecutors plan to present a roommate's recorded statement, law enforcement videos, and DNA evidence linking Robinson to the suspected murder weapon, while arguing the crime's aggravating circumstances could justify the death penalty.

A preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus, is underway. Prosecutors aim to prove there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial, where they may seek the death penalty. A former university officer testified about finding a potential 'sniper pad' near the shooting site, and prosecutors plan to present a confession note from Robinson to his roommate.

A Utah judge is hearing evidence in the case against Tyler Robinson, 23, accused of aggravated murder in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors plan to present law enforcement video, a roommate's recorded statement, and a note allegedly confessing to the crime, while emphasizing the potential death penalty under Utah law.

A faulty electric chair during an execution caused a murderer to suffer severe agony and his body to combust, leading the warden to campaign against the death penalty.

A former campus police officer testified to finding a 'sniper pad' on a rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Tyler Robinson, who is charged with aggravated murder in the case.

Utah prosecutors are seeking to move the case of Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to trial and pursuing the death penalty. The preliminary hearing includes testimony from a police officer and evidence of a note Robinson allegedly left for his roommate. Kirk's family and Donald Trump Jr. attended the hearing.

Utah prosecutors are seeking to move the case of Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, to trial and pursue the death penalty. Kirk's family and Donald Trump Jr. attended a preliminary hearing where evidence was presented, including a note from Robinson allegedly confessing to the shooting.

Utah prosecutors are seeking to move the case of Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to trial and pursuing the death penalty. The preliminary hearing includes testimony from a police officer and evidence such as a note allegedly confessing to the shooting. Kirk's family and Donald Trump Jr. attended the hearing, which is the first major presentation of evidence in the case.

Utah prosecutors are seeking to proceed with a trial for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, requesting the death penalty. Kirk's parents and widow, Erika Kirk, attended the court proceedings in Provo, Utah.

Prosecutors are presenting their case in a preliminary hearing to determine if Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, will face trial and potentially the death penalty. Legal analyst Angela Cenedella explains the arguments prosecutors must make to advance the case to a full trial in Utah.

Utah prosecutors are in court seeking to bring the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to trial, arguing they have sufficient evidence. They also seek the death penalty for the accused in the assassination case.

Utah prosecutors are seeking to move forward with a trial for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and are pursuing the death penalty. The preliminary hearing includes evidence like a confession note and video footage of the September 10 shooting at Utah Valley University.

A preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, begins as prosecutors seek to present evidence for a trial. Kirk’s family, including his widow Erika, will attend the hearing, where Judge Tony Graf will decide if the case proceeds. Erika Kirk has publicly forgiven Robinson, while some conservatives, including President Donald Trump, have called for the death penalty.

A preliminary hearing begins for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Prosecutors aim to present evidence, including a confession note and DNA, to justify a trial and seek the death penalty. Kirk’s family will attend the hearing, and President Donald Trump has expressed support for the death penalty in this case.

Prosecutors are seeking evidence to proceed to trial against Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with his family present. They aim to seek the death penalty.

A key hearing begins in Utah for Charlie Kirk's murder case as prosecutors argue there is sufficient evidence to try the accused and seek the death penalty. The case centers on whether the man accused of killing Kirk should face trial.

A key hearing begins in Utah for the murder case of Charlie Kirk, where prosecutors argue there is sufficient evidence to proceed with trial and seek the death penalty.

A key hearing begins Monday in Utah regarding the murder case of Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors argue there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the trial of the accused and seek the death penalty.

A key hearing begins in Utah for the murder case of Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors are seeking to have the accused stand trial and are pursuing the death penalty.

Prosecutors argue Tyler Robinson should stand trial for the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The case includes a confession note and DNA evidence, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty under Utah law.

Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's murder case will argue before a judge to secure enough evidence to try the accused killer and seek the death penalty.

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk's widow and parents will attend the preliminary hearing in Utah, which will be live-streamed. Robinson turned himself in after the shooting.

Prosecutors in Utah are presenting their case against Tyler Robinson, charged with murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Evidence includes DNA linking Robinson to the murder weapon and a text message confession, with the death penalty sought due to aggravating circumstances. The preliminary hearing, starting Monday, will determine if there is sufficient evidence for trial.

Prosecutors in Utah will seek the death penalty for a man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a preliminary hearing. Kirk's widow and parents are expected to attend the five-day trial starting Monday.

Prosecutors in Utah will present their case against Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, during a preliminary hearing. Evidence includes a text message confession, a note, and DNA linking Robinson to the murder weapon. The hearing will determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial and consider the death penalty.

Charlie Kirk was assassinated during an event at Utah Valley University, and Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old accused of the killing, is facing a preliminary hearing where prosecutors will present evidence. The case could proceed to trial with the death penalty as a possible punishment if Robinson is convicted.

Prosecutors in Utah are presenting their case against Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a public event at Utah Valley University. The preliminary hearing includes DNA evidence linking Robinson to the murder weapon and arguments for seeking the death penalty due to the crime's aggravating circumstances.

An Australian man accused of murdering a Thai teenager may not avoid the death penalty if found guilty, despite potential compensation to the victim's family. The case involves an alleged murder and legal implications regarding capital punishment.

The article discusses the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's 1976 decisions that reinstated the death penalty, arguing that the constitutional framework established then was based on an unrealistic 'fantasy of fairness.' Author Austin Sarat criticizes the legitimacy of capital punishment and advocates for its abolition.

A murder victim's family used a Sharpie trick to urge Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to expedite the death penalty for a killer. The article highlights Florida's increasing role as an execution factory.

Republican state senators in Tennessee are demanding an investigation into the failed execution of Tony Carruthers in May, citing repeated failures in the state's lethal injection process. Legal challenges and calls for a moratorium on the death penalty have followed, involving inmates scheduled for execution this year, while lawmakers emphasize their support for the death penalty and accountability for protocol violations.

French President Emmanuel Macron warned against reviving the death penalty debate and expressed concern over the increasing number of executions globally. He spoke at the World Congress Against the Death Penalty in Paris, emphasizing the need to oppose capital punishment amid resurfacing discussions.

Florida executed 19 prisoners in 2025, shattering its previous annual record of 11 executions set in 1936. Governor Ron DeSantis accelerated death warrants in 2025, leading to the state's busiest execution period in over 80 years, with Florida accounting for 40% of U.S. executions that year.

War crime convictions in DR Congo for the murders of UN experts were reported, with Human Rights Watch urging further investigation of the chain of command and calling for the abolition of the death penalty.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has called for abolishing the death penalty, but his late-term appeal faces strong opposition from Republican state leaders, making meaningful impact unlikely. DeWine's proposal lacks support from the Ohio Statehouse and his appointed attorney general, who rejected commuting death row sentences.

Brooke George, 23, faces the death penalty in the UAE for her boyfriend's murder, claiming self-defense. She reportedly met the 26-year-old British expat online, who was living and working in Dubai.