Massad Boulos' Africa Trip

Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trump's father-in-law and President Trump's new senior advisor for Africa, is on a trip to Africa's Great Lakes region to discuss a minerals-for-security deal with Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi. Boulos aims to build a deeper relationship between the DRC and the U.S., stimulate American private sector investment in the DRC's mining sector, and advance peace efforts in the region.

Alabama Gov. Commutes Death Sentence of Robin 'Rocky' Myers

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of Robin 'Rocky' Myers to life in prison due to questions about his guilt in the 1991 killing of his neighbor, Ludie Mae Tucker. Myers will now serve life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Supreme Court overturns Richard Glossip's murder conviction and death sentence

The Supreme Court has tossed out the murder conviction and death sentence of Oklahoma's Richard Glossip, ordering a new trial. The case involved possible exculpatory evidence not being turned over to his lawyers and concerns of prosecutorial misconduct. Glossip has maintained his innocence throughout.

President Biden commutes death sentence of convicted criminal

President Biden commuted the death sentence of a convicted criminal who murdered a South Carolina bank teller in 2017, causing anger and frustration among the victim's family. The decision to commute sentences has sparked a debate on the use of the death penalty at the federal level.

Death Sentence for Wife of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

An Iraqi court issued a death sentence against one of the wives of the late Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi for crimes against Yazidi women. The ruling comes ahead of the 10-year mark of IS attacks on the Yazidi minority.

Vietnam's Largest-Ever Fraud Case

A real estate tycoon in Vietnam has been sentenced to death in the largest fraud case in the country's history, involving $12.5 billion and a loss of $27 billion through illegal control of a major Vietnamese bank. This case is unusual as financial fraud rarely results in a death sentence in Vietnam.

Release of Iraqi Police Officer Sentenced to Death

An Iraqi police officer sentenced to death for the murder of a security analyst critical of Iran-backed militias was released following a retrial. The court issued an acquittal, sparking controversy over the politicization of the Iraqi judiciary.

Pakistani Court Sentences Individuals for Insulting Prophet Muhammad

A Pakistani court sentenced a 22-year-old student to death and a teenager to life in prison for insulting Islam's Prophet Muhammad. Both denied the charges and have the right to appeal.