capital punishment

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The Florida Supreme Court has also ruled against the use of capital punishment in sexual battery convictions.

From Washington Times

Other changes include abolishing capital punishment and boosting legal protections for citizens, including those accused of crimes.

From Seattle Times

He was executed several weeks later in a rare use in China of capital punishment for economic crimes.

From New York Times

Before seeking capital punishment for the Tree of Life synagogue shooter, prosecutors should consider that Judaism rejects the death penalty, Beth Kissileff, the wife of a survivor, argues.

From New York Times

Tangaraju’s hanging was the first known execution in Singapore since October, according to journalist Kirsten Han, who campaigns against capital punishment.

From Washington Post