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Charlie Kirk Suspect Fights Death Penalty, Says No Others Were in Danger

Prosecutors say they can seek the death penalty against Tyler Robinson because he also endangered people near Charlie Kirk, who was shot in the throat last year. Mr. Robinson’s lawyers note that the ...

Prosecutors seek death penalty for SoCal woman accused of fatally starving adopted daughter

San Diego prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Leticia McCormack, who is accused of starving and torturing her adopted 11-year-old daughter Arabella to death.

New Mississippi law expands death penalty to include inmates on child sexual battery convictions

A new Mississippi law allows the death penalty for sexual battery of a child under 12, but critics warn capital punishment may deter victims.

Nick Reiner accused of planning murders of parents Rob and Michele in new indictment, could face death penalty

The 32-year-old is facing new murder charges — including "lying in wait" — for allegedly killing his famous parents in December 2025.

Mother of 2-year-old girl missing since Christmas could face death penalty

Prosecutors said they will seek the death penalty for an Alabama mother charged in the death of her toddler daughter whose body has never been found. Adrienne Reid, 34, is charged with capital murder, ...

Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Mom Accused of Torturing and Killing Her 11-Year-Old Daughter

Leticia Diane McCormack is accused of the torture and murder of her daughter Arabella in San Diego County, Calif.

New effort to restore the death penalty in D.C.

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace is introducing the "Restoring the Death Penalty in DC Act." JAKARTA, Aug 15 (Reuters) - At least five people died after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and dozens of ...

Alabama man put to death for the murder of a 5-year-old girl in last of three US executions in a day

Tennessee and Oklahoma have put inmates to death within 30 minutes of each other as U.S. states scheduled three lethal ...