Florida Death Row Inmate's Execution

Florida death row inmate Edward James convicted of raping and killing an eight-year-old girl and murdering her grandmother is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to halt his execution scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. Edward James pleaded guilty to the crimes but now cites cognitive decline as a reason for halting the execution.

Texas Death Row Inmate David Leonard Wood's Execution Halted

Texas death row inmate David Leonard Wood's execution halted by Texas appeals court. Wood, 67, spent nearly 33 years on death row for killing six girls and young women. Execution delayed multiple times due to various claims. Wood maintains his innocence.

South Carolina Death Row Inmate Brad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad for Execution

Brad Sigmon, a death row inmate in South Carolina, has chosen to die by firing squad on his execution date of March 7, 2025. He was convicted in the 2001 baseball bat killings of his ex-girlfriend's parents and will be the fourth death row inmate executed by firing squad in the country since 1977.

Recent News Highlights

President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 men on federal death row, investing in research for long COVID treatments, assessing damage to cultural heritage sites in Lebanon, musician Saint Levant's performances about Gaza, Bolivian skateboarders at Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and Blake Lively's legal complaint against co-star and director Justin Baldoni.

Wrongful Convictions in China

China is working to reduce wrongful convictions in its legal system, as highlighted by the case of a man who spent over two decades on death row.

Current Events

Ex-President Trump supports leaving abortion ban decisions to states, Vatican releases document on threats to human dignity, Missouri governor denies clemency for man on death row.

Church leaders serving marginalized communities

Rev. Lauren Bennett leads a church serving the LGBTQ+ community, while Father Gerry Kleba talks about ministering to inmates on death row in Missouri.

Death Row Inmate Thomas Creech to be Executed in Idaho

Idaho's longest-serving death row inmate, Thomas Creech, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection after being convicted of multiple murders in three states. Despite efforts for clemency based on his behavior in prison, the execution is set to proceed.

Oklahoma Death Row Inmates Request Firing Squad as Alternative to Lethal Injection

Two Oklahoma death row inmates are requesting a firing squad as an alternative to lethal injection, citing concerns over the current method's constitutionality and effectiveness. The inmates want to delay their upcoming executions until a trial can be held to determine the legality of the lethal injection process. Testimonies from experts and officials shed light on the potential benefits of using a firing squad as a more humane and reliable execution method.