Meeropol brothers launch petition to exonerate their mother, Ethel Rosenberg
In the light of newly uncovered evidence, a campaign is now underway to exonerate Ethel Rosenberg.
Today in history: Huge anti-death penalty march for Mumia Abu-Jamal
On this date 20 years ago, thousands demonstrated in support of journalist and former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal.
Nebraska lawmakers override governor’s veto and abolish death penalty
Lawmakers in the deep red state of Nebraska overrode their Republican governor's veto yesterday and abolished the death penalty.
Texas executes 500th prisoner, Kimberly McCarthy (audio)
This week Texas reached a grim milestone when the state put to death a woman inmate as its 500th execution since 1976.
Supreme Court says Mumia death sentence is unconstitutional
Philadelphia prosecutors now have a choice of holding a new sentencing hearing or allowing the former Black Panther to serve a life sentence without parole.
Groups launch effort to prevent execution of Troy Davis
This is Davis's fourth execution date since 2007. The gun used to kill the police officer was never found, nor any physical evidence linking Davis to the murder.
Texas violates treaty, executes Mexican citizen
Rick Perry allowed the Thursday evening execution of a Mexican national, even though the action violated U.S. treaty obligations.
Illinois abolishes the death penalty
"With our broken system, we cannot ensure justice is achieved in every case," Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn said.
Illinois: One pen away from abolishing the death penalty
Lawmakers are poised to make Illinois the first state to end capital punishment since 2009.
Illinois House moves to abolish death penalty
CHICAGO - In a landmark vote Jan. 6, the Illinois House passed a measure to abolish the death penalty in the state.
