Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 5/31/23

"Pittsburgh synagogue attacker could face death penalty:" By O'Brien, B., Allen, J., May 30, 2023, (Reuters) Read more at Reuters.com   "Victims’ Families are Divided Over Death Penalty as Bowers Trial Begins:" By Death Penalty Information Center, May 30, 2023 Read more at DeathPenaltyInfo.org   "Texas prosecutors seek death penalty for mother accused of killing

2023-06-28T14:42:04-04:00May 31st, 2023|Capital Litigation, Featured, News, Prosecutorial News|Comments Off on Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 5/31/23

Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 5/18/23

"Death row inmate challenges new Tennessee post-conviction law:" By Adrian Sainz and Jonathan Mattise, May 18, 2023, (Associated Press) Read more at APNews.com   "U.S. Supreme Court allows death row inmate's lawsuit after failed execution:" By Andrew Chung, May 15, 2023, Alabama, (Reuters) Read more at Reuters.com   "Death Penalty Upheld Despite Prosecutor’s ‘Egregious Remarks:'"

2023-06-28T14:48:04-04:00May 18th, 2023|Capital Litigation, Featured, News, Prosecutorial News|Comments Off on Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 5/18/23

Mass Violence Weekly News Roundup 5/17/23

New Mexico high school student killed 3 women in ‘random’ shooting rampage, police say May 17, 2023 A gunman fired randomly as he roamed a neighborhood in northwestern New Mexico. Tragically, three were killed and six others were wounded. Read more >   Shooting in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, leaves 1 dead, 4 wounded Updated May

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Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 5/10/23

"DAs share concerns on Oklahoma AG's handling of death penalty case:" By Barbara Hoberock, May 9, 2023, (Tulsa World) Read more at TulsaWorld.com   "Execution set for Florida man convicted of rapes and murders:" By The Associated Press, May 9, 2023 Read more at APNews.com   "Justices put Oklahoma man’s execution on hold:" By Amy Howe,

2023-06-28T14:46:53-04:00May 10th, 2023|Capital Litigation, Featured, News, Prosecutorial News|Comments Off on Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 5/10/23

Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 5/3/23

"Judge: Synagogue massacre suspect can face death penalty:" By Associated Press, May 3, 2023, Pennsylvania Read more at APNews.com.   "Officials move inmate stuck on US death row for years:" By Michael Tarm, May 2, 2023, (Associated Press) Read more at APNews.com.   "DeSantis signs death penalty, crime bills as 2024 run looms:" By Anthony Izaguirre,

2023-06-28T14:49:55-04:00May 3rd, 2023|Capital Litigation, Featured, News, Prosecutorial News|Comments Off on Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 5/3/23

Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 4/27/23

"Oklahoma board denies clemency for death row inmate Glossip:" By Sam Murphey, April 26, 2023, (Associated Press) Read more at APNews.com.   "Florida eases path for death penalty after Parkland verdict:" By Anthony Izaguirre, April 20, 2023, (Associated Press) Read more at APNews.com.   "Justices Deny Death Row Inmate’s Bid to Review Counsel Claims:" By Lydia Wheeler, April

2023-06-28T14:50:54-04:00April 27th, 2023|Capital Litigation, Featured, Prosecutorial News|Comments Off on Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 4/27/23

Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 4/20/23

"Texas House Initially Approves Bill Limiting Death Penalty in ‘Law of Parties’ Cases:" By Hayden Sparks, April 20, 2023, (The Texan) Read More at TheTexan.news.   "Parkland judge removed from death penalty case after hugging school shooter's prosecution:" By Misty Severi, April 20, 2023, Florida, (Washington Examiner) Read more at WashingtonExaminer.com.   "U.S. Supreme Court lets

2023-04-20T10:39:39-04:00April 20th, 2023|Capital Litigation, Featured, News, Prosecutorial News|Comments Off on Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 4/20/23

Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 4/11/23

"Jurors never heard of accomplice letter in death row case:" By Kim Chandler, April 11, 2023, Alabama, (Associated Press) Read more at APNews.com   "Oklahoma AG Says Conviction of Death Row Prisoner Richard Glossip Should Be Vacated:" By Democracy Now, April 7, 2023 Read more at DemocracyNow.org   "Allegheny County judge disallows death-penalty jury in homicide

2023-06-28T14:54:37-04:00April 11th, 2023|Capital Litigation, Featured, Featured Prosecutor, News, Prosecutorial News|Comments Off on Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 4/11/23

Mass Violence Weekly News Roundup 4/11/23

This week’s news roundup on cases of mass violence relevant to prosecutors and prosecution teams is featured below.   Gunman Kills 5 Co-Workers at Louisville Bank on Livestream, Police Say New York Times 4/10/2023 Five people were killed and eight more wounded after a 25-year-old man opened gunfire on his colleagues at the Old National

2023-04-11T15:09:31-04:00April 11th, 2023|Featured, Gun Violence, Mass Violence, Prosecutorial News|Comments Off on Mass Violence Weekly News Roundup 4/11/23

Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 4/5/23

"Jackson dissents in denial of Louisiana man’s death-row evidence plea:" By Amy Howe, April 3, 2023, (SCOTUS Blog) Read more at SCOTUSBlog.com.   "AG Yost urges Ohio elected officials to address flaws in state’s capital-punishment system:" News Releases, March 31, 2023, (Ohio Attorney General Government Website) Read more at OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov.   "Texas House passes bill barring the

2023-04-05T16:26:59-04:00April 5th, 2023|Capital Litigation, Featured, News, Prosecutorial News, Supreme Court|Comments Off on Capital Litigation Weekly News Roundup 4/5/23
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