Death Penalty
Open door to prison cell
Rodney Reed’s Sentence Has ‘Unresolved Doubts,’ Says DA

Rodney Reed is scheduled to be executed in six days.
by NewsOne Staff
11.14.19
Open door to prison cell
DNA Experts Say Death Row Inmate Is Innocent

Rodney Reed was convicted of killing a white woman by an all-white jury in 1998.
by NewsOne Staff
10.17.19
The Lethal Injection Death Chamber at Huntsville, Texas,
California Ends Death Penalty

California imposes a moratorium on the death penalty.
by Nigel Roberts
03.13.19
New Benetton Publicity Campaign in New York
State Court Ends 'Racially Biased' Death Penalty

A landmark decision.
by Clarissa Hamlin
10.12.18
Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen - Season 15
Van Jones Rips Plan To Kill Drug Dealers

Jones has spoken.
by Clarissa Hamlin
03.20.18
Lethal injection death chamber in prison, Huntsville, Texas, USA
Florida Executes First White Man Convicted Of Killing…

For the first time since Florida reinstated the death penalty in 1970, the state has executed a White man accused…
by NewsOne Staff
08.28.17
Texas Death Chamber for Lethal Injection
Governor Stays Execution of Marcellus Williams

Marcellus Williams faces execution despite new DNA evidence that could exonerate him of a brutal murder. His fate is in…
08.22.17
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Judge Blocks Arkansas' Multiple Executions

Arkansas wants to execute 6 inmates in a 10-day span.
04.15.17
Lethal injection death chamber in prison, Huntsville, Texas, USA
Military To Execute Black Ex-Soldier

The government plans to execute a former Black soldier. It would be the first military execution since 1961.
12.28.16
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Daughter Of Emanuel AME Shooting Victim Unable To…

Dylann Roof will defend himself in court and could cross-examine survivors and family members of the Emanuel 9.
03.15.18
Mike Pence speaks during Donald Trump introduction Governor...
3 Things Blacks Need To Know About Mike…

While Trump has praised him for his accomplishments on jobs, tax cuts, infrastructure, and school funding, he has been targeted…
07.20.16
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