death penalty

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Aderonke Apata, who founded the African Rainbow Family charity, was granted asylum in the UK because she is a lesbian and could have faced the death penalty in Nigeria.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Ghanian police never saw this statement because UK police do not assist countries that have the death penalty.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Hochman has visited San Quentin to see the changes Newsom directed after suspending the death penalty and ordering the dismantling of death row.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Since 1976, Alabama granted clemency in only one other death penalty case, and that was in 1999.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

Prior to rendering a verdict, jurors expressed concerns about Mrs. Colbey being subject to the death penalty, so the State agreed not to pursue an execution if she was found guilty.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson