In 2018, American courts handed down fewer than 50 new death sentences, while the states still allowing capital punishment carried out fewer than 30 executions. This data, along with other recent updates, shows the decline of capital punishment in the U.S.
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Trump Administration Reportedly Eyeing Death Penalty for Drug Dealers
Looking admiringly at drug laws in countries like Singapore and the Philippines, Trump and his Department of Justice are angling toward pushing for capital punishment for drug dealers.
Read More »High Court Rebuffs Inmate’s Challenge to Execution Drug
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to consider a Feb. 21 appeal by an Alabama death-row inmate claiming midazolam, a controversial sedative used in the lethal injection process, may produce protracted, unbearable pain.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: Just Cause
A manipulative thriller that will hold more appeal for Sean Connery junkies than anyone else.
Read More »Book Review: Latitude 38 by Ron Hutchison
Latitude 38 is a realistic story with elements of adventure and dystopia.
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