death sentence
Coverage of death sentence in the Nexus archive.
- Dad of Idaho murders victim says he'd LOVE Bryan Kohberger to get his request for retrial so families can finally confront quadruple murderer and see him sentenced to death
The father of an Idaho murder victim expresses a desire for Bryan Kohberger's retrial request to be granted so families can confront him and seek a death sentence. Kohberger is accused of being a quadruple murderer.
- SC sets aside death sentence in 1996 Rajasthan bus blast case, orders fresh trial
The Supreme Court of India has overturned the death sentence in a 1996 Rajasthan bus blast case, citing procedural lapses and denial of effective legal representation that compromised the fairness of the trial. A fresh trial has been ordered to ensure constitutional guarantees are met.
- Ousted PM Hasina faces prison on return to Bangladesh, minister says
Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces imprisonment if she returns from self-imposed exile in India, according to a government minister. She has been sentenced in absentia to death by Bangladesh's war-crimes court for ordering a crackdown during a student-led uprising. India is examining a request to extradite her, while Hasina stated she plans to return voluntarily in December to surrender.
- Madras High Court confirms death sentence for man convicted of sexual assault of three girl children
The Madras High Court affirmed a death sentence for a man convicted of sexual assault against three girl children. Justices N. Anand Venkatesh and K.K. Ramakrishnan argued that a life sentence would devalue the victims' experiences and embolden perpetrators.
- Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh ‘this year’ despite death sentence
Sheikh Hasina, ousted prime minister of Bangladesh, pledged to return to the country this year despite a death sentence issued in absentia, which she called 'illegal, unconstitutional and politically motivated'. She stated she would overcome obstacles to return home, having fled to India after a student-led uprising ousted her government in August 2024.
- Suspect in deadly shooting of National Guard troops pleads not guilty to new charges
A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House, killing one of them, has pleaded not guilty to new charges that could make him eligible for a possible death sentence.
- Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria
Four individuals were sentenced to death for killing worshippers at a Catholic church in Nigeria. A fifth man was acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
- Trump pleads for Iran to release eight female prisoners - including first woman sentenced to be hanged for anti-regime protests
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Iran to release eight female prisoners, including the first woman sentenced to be hanged for her role in anti-regime protests. The plea highlights concerns over Iran's treatment of political dissidents and potential human rights violations.