All articles tagged with #death penalty
Originally Published 2 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
Florida is set to execute Ronald Palmer Heath on February 10, 2026, for the 1990 murder of a traveling salesman during a robbery, marking the state's first execution of the year under Governor Ron DeSantis, who oversaw a record number of executions in 2025.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to stand trial by year's end, with jury selection possibly starting in September if the death penalty is pursued; his supporters filled a Manhattan courtroom, and legal proceedings continue regarding evidence and legal arguments.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by CNN
Luigi Mangione's federal trial for the 2024 shooting of a UnitedHealthcare executive may begin in September, with jury selection possibly starting then. The trial's start date depends on rulings regarding the death penalty, which Mangione's defense is contesting, and other legal motions. The case has garnered national attention and involves complex legal issues, including motions to dismiss charges and disputes over evidence legality.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by NBC News
Rob and Michele Reiner formed a bond with Nanon Williams, a man convicted of murder, through shared interests in poetry and justice, ultimately supporting his journey from death row to life imprisonment and advocating for prison reform and abolition of the death penalty.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by The Guardian
In 2025, US executions reached a 16-year high with 47 men killed, driven by renewed political support under Trump and a Supreme Court that increasingly refuses to intervene, contrasting with declining public support for the death penalty and a trend of more extreme and diverse execution methods across states.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by CNN
A man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House faces federal charges that could lead to the death penalty, including first-degree murder. The incident resulted in the death of 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom and serious injury to 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe. Lakanwal, an Afghan national and former partner force member in Afghanistan, was in possession of a stolen firearm and drove from Washington state to D.C. to carry out the attack. The case has been moved to federal court to consider the death penalty.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by CNN
A man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House faces federal charges that could lead to the death penalty, including first-degree murder, after the incident that resulted in one death and serious injuries to another. The case has been moved to federal court to consider the death penalty, and the suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national with ties to the US government, has pleaded not guilty.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by BBC
Saudi Arabia has set a new record with at least 347 executions in 2025, mostly for drug-related offences, sparking condemnation from human rights groups due to concerns over fairness, transparency, and the use of torture.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by The Guardian
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione are challenging the death penalty and federal charges, citing potential bias from Attorney General Pam Bondi due to her past work with a lobbying firm representing UnitedHealth Group, which could influence her impartiality in the case involving Mangione's alleged murder of a CEO. A court hearing is scheduled for January to address these concerns.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by ABC News
Luigi Mangione's attorneys argue that the death penalty should be suspended in his federal murder case due to Attorney General Pam Bondi's alleged conflict of interest, stemming from her financial ties to a lobbying firm that represents UnitedHealth Group, which could bias her decision-making in the case.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by ABC7 New York
Defense attorneys for Luigi Mangione argue that Attorney General Pam Bondi has a conflict of interest in seeking the death penalty due to her financial ties to UnitedHealth Group through her previous work at a lobbying firm, which they claim violates Mangione's due process rights. Mangione is charged with stalking and murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the case is ongoing with disputes over evidence and prosecutorial conduct.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by CNN
Luigi Mangione's lawyers argue that Attorney General Pam Bondi's decision to seek the death penalty was tainted by a conflict of interest due to her prior lobbying work for UnitedHealth Group's parent company, which they claim violated his due process rights. They seek to bar prosecutors from pursuing the death penalty and to exclude certain charges and evidence, citing her financial ties and public statements as evidence of bias.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by PBS
Frank Athen Walls was executed in Florida for murders committed during a 1987 home invasion, marking the state's 19th execution this year under Governor DeSantis, who aims to deliver justice for victims' families. Walls had a lengthy legal history, including multiple convictions and DNA evidence linking him to other crimes.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by ABC News
Frank Athen Walls, convicted of multiple murders including a home invasion that resulted in the deaths of a man and woman, is scheduled to be executed in Florida, marking the state's 19th execution in 2025, setting a record for the year.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Variety
Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, has been charged with their murders, which occurred at their Brentwood home; the case involves serious charges including multiple murders and potential for the death penalty, with a decision on sentencing pending.