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Doctors’ protest over Kolkata rape and murder case intensifies. What are their demands?

The outrage over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital on August 9 has continued, with the protesters demanding death penalty for the accused and passing of the Central Protection Act, 2022, to provide protection to health workers and hospitals.

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'Original sin': Torture of 9/11 suspects means even without plea deal, they may never face a verdict

A Defense Department disagreement over how to bring to justice the accused mastermind of the 9/11 attacks and four others has thrown the cases into disarray

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DR Congo military court sentences 26 armed group members to death

The Congolese government in March had lifted a moratorium on the death penalty that was in place since 2003.

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9/11 Families Support Reversal Of Death Penalty Plea Deals

The Defense Secretary's decision to reinstate the death penalty for 9/11 accused sparks debate and legal challenges, highlighting complex emotions and chal...

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Sept. 11 families group leader cheers restoration of death penalty option in 9-11 prosecutions

The head of a group of family members of victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks says she's hearing nearly unanimous praise of the U.S. defense secretary's nullification of plea deals for the accused mastermind and two others

The Independent UK

Defense Secretary Reinstates Death Penalty For 9/11 Mastermind

Defense Secretary Austin reinstates death penalty for 9/11 defendants, sparking controversy and legal complexities.

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US Scraps Plea Deal With 9/11 Mastermind

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday scrapped a plea agreement with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, just two days after the announcement of a deal that reportedly would have taken the death penalty off the table.

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Defense Secretary Revokes Plea Deal For 9/11 Terrorists

Defense Secretary revokes plea deal for 9/11 terrorists, reigniting death penalty possibility.

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9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed’s plea deal revoked by Defense Secretary, death penalty back on table

Reversal was announced in memo relieving war court overseer of duty

The Independent UK

Defense Secretary overrides plea agreement for accused 9/11 mastermind and two other defendants

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has overridden a plea agreement reached earlier this week for the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and two other defendants, reinstating them as death penalty cases

The Independent UK

Idaho prosecutor says he'll seek death penalty against inmate accused of killing while on the lam

An Idaho prosecutor says he will seek the death penalty against an Idaho inmate charged with killing a man while he was on the lam during a 36-hour escape from prison

The Independent UK

First Thing: Chief 9/11 plotter pleads guilty in Guantánamo Bay deal

In exchange for removing the death penalty as a possible punishment, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other accused plead guilty. Plus, extreme heat at the Olympics

The Guardian - UK

Terrorists Behind 9/11 Attacks Spared Death Penalty In Plea Deal

Three 9/11 terror attack masterminds strike plea deal, avoiding death penalty, sparking outrage and reopening wounds. The decision reignites emotions and r...

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US Reaches Plea Deal With 9/11 Mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

US reaches plea deal with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others, avoiding death penalty.

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US Says Plea Deal Reached With 9/11 Mastermind

US prosecutors have reached a deal with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the Pentagon said Wednesday, reportedly involving a guilty plea in exchange for avoiding a death penalty trial.

The Independent UK

9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed agrees to plea deal to avoid Guantánamo Bay death penalty trial

Life sentence plea deals over murder of 2,976 victims have reportedly been under discussion since 2022

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South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Legality Of Death Penalty

South Carolina Supreme Court's ruling on death penalty legality and methods sparks debate and controversy.

The Independent UK

South Carolina Supreme Court rules state death penalty including firing squad is legal

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled the state's death penalty is legal

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Belarus Pardons German Citizen Sentenced To Death

Belarus' President pardons German facing death penalty on terrorism charges, sparking speculation and diplomatic discussions.

The Independent UK

Utah death row inmate who is imprisoned for 1998 murder asks parole board for mercy ahead of hearing

Utah officials are set to hear testimony about whether a man facing execution should be spared the death penalty and remain imprisoned for life

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German Citizen Sentenced To Death In Belarus For Terrorism

A German citizen, Rico Krieger, sentenced to death in Belarus for terrorism charges. Germany rejects death penalty.

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Alabama Man Executed For 1998 Delivery Driver Killing

An Alabama man's execution for a 1998 robbery-murder sparks debate over the death penalty and its impact on society.

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Alabama Executes Convicted Murderer After Decades Of Appeals

Keith Edmund Gavin, convicted of fatally shooting William Clayton Jr. during a robbery, was executed in Alabama. Justice served after years of appeals.

The Independent UK

Philadelphia won't seek death penalty in Temple U. officer's death. Colleagues and family are upset

Philadelphia's top prosecutor won’t seek the death penalty for a teenager charged with fatally shooting a Temple University officer

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Family Of Murdered 12-Year-Old Seeks Justice And Closure

Family of Jocelyn Nungaray expresses gratitude for support after her tragic murder. They oppose death penalty for suspects and focus on honoring her memory.

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