death penalty
Supreme Court Questions Government Opposition to Lethal Injection Option for Death Row Inmates
Oct 15, 2025 08:27 pm CST
The Supreme Court has criticized the Indian government's resistance to allowing death row convicts the option of lethal injection as an execution method, calling hanging "cruel" and "barbaric." A public interest litigation argues that alternatives would provide more humane and dignified deaths, with judges noting the government's reluctance to evolve with changing times. The case has been adjourned until November 11.
Texas Man Awaits Execution for Brutal Murder of 13-Month-Old in Alleged Exorcism Case
Sep 25, 2025 05:07 pm CST
Blaine Milam faces execution in Texas for the 2008 murder of 13-month-old Amora Carson during what was claimed to be an "exorcism." Despite legal appeals challenging bite mark evidence and claiming intellectual disability, courts have upheld his death sentence. The brutal case involved hammer blows, bite marks, and other injuries so severe that forensic experts couldn't determine a single cause of death.
Supreme Court Questions Delay In Beant Singh Killer's Execution
Sep 25, 2025 12:59 am CST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked why death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana, held guilty for the assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh in 1995, was not hanged till now after the Centre said it was a "serious offence".
Charlie Kirk's Wife Forgives Killer, Says Husband 'Wanted To Save Young Men'
Sep 22, 2025 09:48 am CST
Erika Kirk, the 36-year-old widow of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, said she forgives the man accused of killing him, as she delivered a deeply religious speech at a memorial event Sunday for her dead husband.
Jimmy Kimmel Said 'Horrible Thing' About Charlie Kirk, Trump Says
Sep 19, 2025 03:09 am CST
US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised ABC's decision to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live" off the air, saying the late-night television host had said "a horrible thing" about assassinated political activist Charlie Kirk.
Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Feared Being Shot By Police, Says Sheriff
Sep 18, 2025 09:42 am CST
Tyler Robinson, the Utah man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, was afraid of being shot by police and eventually agreed to surrender only if it was done peacefully, a sheriff involved with taking him into custody said Wednesday.
What Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Tyler Robinson's Mother Told Police
Sep 17, 2025 05:03 pm CST
Accused Tyler Robinson's mother said he was becoming more liberal in his political views, especially supportive of LGBTQ+ rights.
Charlie Kirk Killing Suspect Charged With Aggravated Murder, Faces Death Penalty
Sep 17, 2025 03:04 am CST
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man accused of assassinating activist Charlie Kirk, was charged on Tuesday with aggravated murder, a prosecutor announced, saying Robinson left behind his DNA on the trigger of the rifle that fired the fatal shot.
Judge Tosses Terrorism Charges Against Luigi Mangione, Murder Count Stands
Sep 16, 2025 11:52 pm CST
A judge dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state's second-degree murder charges against him.