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Alabama executes man by nitrogen gas for the first time in the U.S.

Kenneth Smith, 58, died at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, after a slew of last-minute appeals to several courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, failed.

WEKU

What’s nitrogen hypoxia? Alabama carries out Kenneth Smith’s US execution

Smith became first inmate in history to be executed with nitrogen gas.

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How many people are sentenced to death in America?

Eleven executions, including 10 males and one female, occurred in 2021.

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Gunman in Buffalo massacre to face death penalty, families divided

Federal prosecutors seek the death penalty for the Buffalo supermarket gunmen. Families have mixed reactions. Next court date set for February 2nd.

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DOJ to seek death penalty for gunman in Buffalo supermarket mass shooting

Federal prosecutors said Friday that they will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at the Tops supermarket in 2022.

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US seeks death penalty for Buffalo shooter who killed 10 at supermarket

Man who was 19 when he carried out racist attack on Black customers at Tops supermarket in 2022 faces hate crimes charges

The Guardian - US

DOJ seeking death penalty against Buffalo supermarket shooter

The 19-year-old previously plead guilty to multiple charges

The Independent UK

Update expected in case of Buffalo supermarket gunman as families await decision on death penalty

Federal prosecutors are expected to provide an update in the legal case against a gunman who has admitted to killing 10 Black people in a racist shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York

The Independent UK

‘If I go out, I’ll be a target’: fear stalks Uganda over brutal anti-gay laws

Despite sharp international condemnation, the new legislation – its measures include the death penalty for ‘aggravated homosexuality’ – has found support elsewhere in Africa

The Guardian - UK

US death-penalty states buck public sentiment to find new ways to kill

Half of Americans call capital punishment unfair but a handful of states are pressing ahead using novel methods and secrecy

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Imprisoned ex-Indian Navy personnel in Qatar get relief; Death penalty commuted to jail sentence

The Qatari Court on Thursday commuted the death penalty sentence of eight ex-Indian naval officers it had arrested last year. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

Cancelled Amnesty judge pleads freedom of conscience

The political blogger defends his views on the death penalty

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Jurors More Likely To Recommend Death Penalty Based On Defendant’s Appearance

Study by Columbia University reveals biases in facial features influencing high-stakes decisions

The Independent UK

Alabama’s new execution method could be dangerous for everyone in the room

Kenneth Eugene Smith is scheduled to become the first death row inmate to be executed with nitrogen. His pastor says the untested procedure is a cruel violation of religious liberties, Bevan Hurley reports

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The Independent UK

Advocates demand Democratic governor empty death row before leaving office

State’s death row – and list of exonerees – is disproportionately filled with people of colour

France 24

Awarded Nobel Peace Prize in prison, Narges Mohammadi blasts Iran's 'tyranny'

The children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi have accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf in a ceremony Sunday in the Norwegian capital.

The Independent UK

Lori Vallow Daybell: Timeline of ‘doomsday cult mom’ case

The case of Lori Vallow spans a deeply disturbing pattern of unexplained deaths, bizarre cult beliefs about killing zombies and murder

The Guardian - AU

Kyoto Animation fire: Japan prosecutors seek death penalty over blaze that killed 36

Shinji Aoba has admitted starting fire but has pleaded not guilty, saying a psychological disorder makes him incapable of distinguishing between right and wrong

WEKU

Executions are on the rise in the U.S., even as public support wanes

Twenty-four executions have been carried out in 2023 — five more than last year, the Death Penalty Information Center says. Meanwhile, 50% of Americans say the death penalty is applied unfairly.

The Independent UK

Report: Belief death penalty is applied unfairly shows capital punishment's growing isolation in US

An annual report on capital punishment says more Americans now believe the death penalty is administered unfairly

The Guardian - US

Florida’s revival of death penalty fuels rise in US executions in 2023

Governor Ron DeSantis scheduled six of the country’s 24 executions this year amid his presidential election bid

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