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VA Lawmakers Vote To Abolish Death Penalty

Virginia moved one step closer to abolishing the death penalty, a measure that polling shows is overwhelmingly supported by Black…
by Anoa Changa
02.22.21
Brandon Bernard

'I'm Sorry'

Despite a series of 11th hour attempts and delays, Brandon Bernard was executed by lethal injection on Dec. 10 after…
by Charise Frazier
12.11.20
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
03.30.20
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
03.30.20
The Lethal Injection Death Chamber at Huntsville, Texas,

California Ends Death Penalty

California imposes a moratorium on the death penalty.
by nigelroberts1
03.28.20
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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…
by nigelroberts1
08.22.17
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Judge Blocks Arkansas' Multiple Executions

Arkansas wants to execute 6 inmates in a 10-day span.
by nigelroberts1
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.
by nigelroberts1
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.
by NewsOne Now
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…
by ionelholloway
07.20.16
NewsOne Top 5: Dylann Roof Indicted, Faces 3 Additional Attempted Murder Charges

Dylann Roof's Federal Trial Set For November

Roof attended Tuesday's hearing sitting "impassively" in front of the victims' families, journalists and spectators, the Times reports. He faces…
by Charise Frazier
06.08.16
Nine Dead After Church Shooting In Charleston

Feds To Seek Death Penalty Against Dylann Roof

Out of the 33 federal charges against Roof, the accusation that he violated the prayer group's right to freely practice…
by NewsOne Staff
05.24.16
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Oklahoma Lethal Injection Process Called Careless

Oklahoma has executed 112 inmates since the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976.
by NewsOne Staff
05.20.16
Handcuffed Prisoner

Expert Who Said Blacks Are Dangerous Led To…

A Texas death row inmate has battled to get an appeal of his sentence over an expert witness who said…
by nigelroberts1
04.26.16
Suspect in Charleston Church Shooting Apprehended

Another Delay In Charleston Shooting Case

Dylann Roof has been charged with 33 federal hate crime and firearms charges for the shooting. The case is expected…
by Desire Thompson
04.29.21
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Supreme Court Shoots Down Prosecutors’ Reasons For Keeping…

The Supreme Court has unveiled more troubling events behind the decision to keep African-American jurors off a 1987 case against…
by Desire Thompson
11.03.15
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