Death Penalty Ineffective in Reducing Homicide Rates, Study Finds
The Death Penalty Information Center’s “What to Know” report concludes that decades of research have failed to produce credible evidence that the death penalty reduces homicide rates.
Public Polls Show Growing Opposition to Death Penalty, Raising Questions about Jury Fairness
The practice of “death qualification” allows prosecutors to dismiss potential jurors who oppose the death penalty, raising concerns about fairness, racial exclusion and the integrity of capital juries.
Judge Blocks Federal Prosecutors from Pursuing Death Penalty in Mangione Case
Federal Judge Margaret M. Garnett has dismissed two counts of Luigi Mangione’s federal indictment, ruling that prosecutors cannot pursue a potential death sentence in the case tied to the killing of Brian Thompson, as the crime did not meet the criteria for a federal death penalty.
Indiana Lawmakers Reconsider Firing Squad as Execution Method
Indiana lawmakers are reconsidering the use of the firing squad as an alternative to lethal injection, amid concerns over cost, fairness and the risk of executing innocent people.
Report: California Marks 20 Years with Executions on Hold, Says DPIC
California has not executed anyone since 2006 and advocates are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to grant clemency to all those sentenced to death, citing racial bias, innocence claims, and the high costs of capital punishment.
Florida Led the Nation in Executions in 2025, Accounting for 40% of U.S. Total
Florida carried out 19 executions in 2025, accounting for 40% of all executions nationwide, making the state the single driving force behind the increase, with the average age of those executed being 60 and many showing signs of serious mental illness, brain damage or severe childhood trauma.
Mental Competency Evaluation Casts Doubt on Utah Execution
Ralph Menzies, convicted of murder in 1986, has been deemed incompetent for execution due to his advanced dementia, raising constitutional concerns about the planned execution and prompting a competency hearing in December 2025.
Former Gov. Siegelman Regrets Not Commuting Death Sentences in Alabama
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman expressed regret for not commuting death sentences during his time in office, while warning that Florida’s current execution process is plagued by secrecy and racial bias.
Oklahoma AG Accused of Violating Plea Deal in Richard Glossip Case
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is seeking a first-degree murder charge against Richard Glossip despite previously agreeing to release him from prison after two decades on death row.
Executions Surge in 2025 While New Death Sentences Continue to Decline, Report Finds
The US has carried out 25 executions this year, with 60% concentrated in Florida, Texas, and South Carolina, while new death sentences have dropped to near historic lows, reflecting a disconnect between political decisions and public sentiment.
Death Penalty System Criticized for Racial Bias, Prosecutorial Misconduct
The Death Penalty Information Center report reveals a disturbing pattern of prosecutorial misconduct in the death penalty system, resulting in individuals sentenced to death multiple times for the same crime, often due to racial bias and other constitutional violations, and costing millions of taxpayer dollars.
Florida Supreme Court Rejects Jeffrey Hutchinson’s Appeal, Execution Date Set
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Florida Supreme Court has denied the first-filed appeal out of three currently pending…
Supreme Court Denies Review of Missouri Death Sentence Despite Jury Misconduct
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court refused to review Lance Shockley’s death sentence in late March,…
Expert: 37 US Executions Scheduled in 2025, 12 Carried Out So Far
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Death penalty expert Robert Dunham has shared a new update on the state of…
Former Chair of OK Board of Pardons and Parole Condemns Death Penalty, Backs Bill to End It
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Adam Luck, the former Chair of Oklahoma’s Board of Pardons and Parole and…
South Carolina Death Row Prisoner Seeks Stay of Execution, Citing Botched Lethal Injections
COLUMBIA, SC – With just nine days until his scheduled execution, Brad Sigmon has filed an urgent…
Alameda County Prosecutors Found to Systematically Discriminate against Jurors
ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA– Prosecutors in Alameda County were found to have illegally excluded potential jurors in the…
Study Reports Declining Use of Death Penalty in Texas
AUSTIN, TX – There is a declining use of the death penalty in Texas, according to the…
Studies: ‘Powerful Link Between Childhood Abuse and Later Criminal Behavior’
WASHINGTON, DC – The case of the Menendez Brothers calls for the consideration of the role of…
Delaware Removes Death Penalty 8 Years After It Was Found Unconstitutional
DOVER, DE – Legislation repealing the death penalty was signed into law by Delaware Gov. John Carney…