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The Death Penalty

crimes and misdemeanors Dec. 3, 2014

Court Halts the Execution of Mentally Ill Texas InmateScott Panetti reportedly believes that “Satan” is responsible for ordering his death.

By Caroline Bankoff
capital punishment May 17, 2014

Utah Lawmaker Wants to Bring Back Firing SquadsPaul Ray argues that it’s a more “humane” method of execution.

By Caroline Bankoff
May 16, 2014

Photos: A Haunting Look at America’s Execution ChambersEven states that haven’t put anyone to death for decades tend to have a facility for doing so.

By Jen Kirby

crimes and misdemeanors May 13, 2014

Federal Court Grants Inmate Stay of ExecutionThis would have been the first execution since the botched death of Clayton Lockett.

By Caroline Bankoff
the death penalty Apr. 30, 2014

The Horrifying Details of Clayton Lockett’s Torturous Execution in OklahomaA lethal injection failed last night: “It looked like torture.”

By Joe Coscarelli