The death penalty is a travesty when it is used against anyone. It is called the ultimate penalty for a reason. In the American legal tradition, it is only to be imposed after a careful weighing of ...

Dr. Frank Turek defended the death penalty, saying it is supported by Christian faith. The Christian author and speaker told Fox News Digital about why he supports the death penalty when there is "no ...

A Comprehensive Look at America's Most Controversial Punishment The death penalty in the United States is as old as the country itself, with roots to the original European settlements. During this ...

North Carolina has reinstated the death penalty after a 20-year halt with Iryna's Law. Opponents of the law cite a lack of evidence that the death penalty deters crime and raise concerns about ...

This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. Donald Trump has been forthright about his intention to bring about a death-penalty renaissance, and now his ...

The Supreme Court’s three liberal justices on Thursday laid out a remarkable critique of nitrogen hypoxia executions, asserting that the new form of capital punishment causes “psychological terror” ...

This story is part of a series examining the death penalty in Texas. You can read more about the lives of death row inmates at the Polunsky Unit here and a first-person account from a reporter who ...

Ohio has not carried out an execution since 2018, creating a de facto moratorium under Gov. Mike DeWine. State lawmakers are at an impasse over whether to abolish capital punishment or authorize new ...

Walter Johnson, CEO of Sonos Capital, is recognized for his unwavering commitment to ethical practices in investor partnerships. His leadership style, shaped by years of experience in finance and real ...

A capital defense attorney reflects on the final hours of her client’s life and the enduring fight for dignity amid state-sanctioned death. EDITORS NOTE: Claudia Van Wyk is a senior staff attorney ...