Death penalty
UN experts demand answers as Iran continues to cloud the truth on violent protest crackdown
UN human rights experts demand that Iran reveal the fates of detainees, stop executions, and provide accountability amidst the brutal crackdown on protesters in recent months.
Iran's death penalty crackdown on protesters targets minors, Amnesty International warns
Israel should enact the Ben-Gvir death penalty law - opinion
Israel’s perilous death penalty bill also endangers Diaspora Jews - opinion
Ben-Gvir gives three-week deadline to advance death penalty for terrorists
“I announce here officially that we demand the first law to be advanced in the current Knesset session be the death penalty for terrorists law,” he said.
Ben-Gvir pushes terrorist death penalty bill despite PMO warnings it could endanger hostage deal
Despite objections from officials and hostage families, the Knesset panel pushed forward a bill Ben-Gvir says is key to deterrence against terrorism.
Over 1,000 people executed by Islamic regime over past nine months, human rights org. claims
The number of executions has reportedly reached a three-decade peak, with 64 executions over the past week alone.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination formally charged with murder, faces death penalty
Utah County District Attorney Jeffrey Gray said that his office had filed seven counts against Robinson in all.
Trump cites Ukrainian woman's murder in push for broad crime crackdown
Donald Trump intensified his commitment to reducing violent crime rates across the United States after the North Carolina train stabbing.
US to seek death penalty in Washington DC homicide cases, Trump says
City officials have rejected the claim that violent crime is rampant, pointing to federal and city statistics that show it has declined significantly since a spike in 2023.
Reform movement urges against death penalty for alleged Capital Jewish Museum shooter
Elias Rodriguez stands accused of shooting Israeli embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim to death outside the Capital Jewish Museum on May 21.
Ex-doctoral student sentenced to life for Idaho killings, declines to make statement
Bryan Kohberger received four life terms without parole after pleading guilty to four counts of first-degree murder, avoiding the death penalty through a plea deal.
Iranian scholar calls for action on Trump's, 'Zionist leaders' threats against Khamenei
If they carry out such an act, they will face severe and divine punishment, and they will undoubtedly be avenged," Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi wrote.
Iranian media says regime hangs nine alleged ISIS members - report
The people were reportedly arrested after ammunition, machine guns, grenades, and various other weapons were discovered.
