Oklahoma Court Rejects Richard Glossip’s Hearing Application, Despite Defense Claim of New Evidence
By Daniella Dueñas OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Thursday denied another request…
Oklahoma Executes Richard Fairchild after Emergency Stay Motion Fails
By Taylor Smith and Alyssa Eng MCALESTER, OK – Richard Fairchild, one of many others awaiting death…
OK Appeals Count Announces Refusal to Review New Applications in Glossip Murder Appeal Case
By Daniella Espinoza, Jessica Weisman OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — In an unfortunate change of events, the Oklahoma…
Texas Sets Execution for Andre Thomas, Person with Mental Illness Who Gouged Out Eyes and Ate One
By Rena Abdusalam HUNTSVILLE, TX – Andre Thomas, a schizophrenic Black man currently on Texas death row,…
Another Glossip Execution Reprieve after Claims of Prosecutorial Misconduct
By Amy Berberyan and Talia Kruger OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has issued an…
Federal Prison Refuses to Send Death Row Man with Disabilities to Oklahoma to Be Executed
By The Vanguard Staff OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Earlier this week, a man slated for execution soon…
Blind Man Executed in Arizona – Last Minute Appeal Failed
By Veronica Miller FLORENCE, AZ – Clarence Dixon—a 66-year-old blind man who lawyers said was “incompetent” and…
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Orders All Scheduled Lethal Injection Executions Temporarily Halted through 2022
By Gracy Joslin NASHVILLE, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Monday temporarily halted the lethal injection of…
‘Schizophrenic’ Convicted Man Requests Relief as Execution Nears
By Nora Dahl PHOENIX, AZ – Lawyers for Clarence Dixon, whose execution is set early next month,…
With Execution Set for April 27, Melissa Lucio Files Appeal – Even Jurors Who Found Lucio Guilty Have Doubts, Call for New Trial
By Daniella Espinoza and Nora Dahl BROWNSVILLE, TX – Attorneys for Melissa Lucio—scheduled to be executed April…
Lawyers Criticize Decision by AZ Supreme Court to Set May Execution Date for Disabled, Mentally Ill Man
By Vanguard Staff PHOENIX, AZ – An attorney for Arizona death row prisoner Clarence Dixon criticized an…
Texas Man on Death Row Wins U.S. Supreme Court Case to Have Pastor at Execution
By Sofia Leguria and Shady Gonzales WASHINGTON, DC – A week ago, the Supreme Court of the…
Melissa Lucio – Facing April Execution – Seeks Recusal of Judge and District Attorney; Her Former Attorney Now DA in Opposing Office
By Ashleen Herrarte and Mathew Seibert BROWNSVILLE, TX – The defense team for Melissa Lucio – scheduled…
Oklahoma Man’s Execution Stayed in Light of Mental Incompetency
Image from The Oklahoman By Joshua Cenzano PITTSBURG COUNTY, OK – A district court in Oklahoma Wednesday stayed…
Dunham Condemns Botched Death Row Execution
By Amy Berberyan, Casey Rawlings and Neha Malhi OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – After a six-year break from…
