Backlash to clemency for 15 on NC’s death row leads to GOP call to limit governor’s power
The bill, which has nine sponsors right now, proposes amending the N.C. Constitution to require legislative approval of all ...
Louisiana death row inmate seeks last-minute court ruling to halt nitrogen gas execution
On the day that Louisiana’s first execution in 15 years is scheduled to take place, attorneys for the inmate are hoping for a last-minute court ruling to halt the death penalty from being carried out.
Convicted murderer becomes Louisiana's first nitrogen gas execution after appeal denied
A convicted murderer and Louisiana death row inmate had his appeal denied hours before he is set to be executed by nitrogen ...