Donald Trump signs sweeping death penalty order hours after White House return
2 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump signs sweeping death penalty order hours after White House return

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump signed a sweeping execution order Monday on the death penalty that directs the attorney general to “take all necessary and lawful action” to ensure that states have enough lethal injection drugs to carry out executions. US President Donald Trump speaks on the day he signs documents as he issues executive orders and pardons for January 6 defendants in the Oval Office at the White House on Inauguration Day in Washington Trump's order, coming just hours after he returned to the White House, compels the Justice Department to not only seek the death penalty in appropriate federal cases but also to help preserve capital punishment in states that have struggled to maintain adequate supplies of lethal injection drugs. He's also instructing the attorney general to seek to overrule Supreme Court precedents that “limit the authority of limit the authority of State and Federal governments to impose capital punishment.” “The Government's most solemn responsibility is to protect its citizens from abhorrent acts, and my Administration will not tolerate efforts to stymie and eviscerate the laws that authorize capital punishment against those who commit horrible acts of violence against American citizens,” Trump's order said. Trump's order comes days after Garland withdrew the Justice Department's protocol for federal executions that allowed for single-drug lethal injections with pentobarbital, after a government review raised concerns about the potential for “unnecessary pain and suffering.” The protocol could be imposed by Trump's new acting Attorney General James McHenry III, or his his pick to lead the Justice Department, Pam Bondi, once she's confirmed by the Senate.

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Two Texas fathers are sentenced to death, but questions linger
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Two Texas fathers are sentenced to death, but questions linger

ABC  

Cameron Todd Willingham had been on death row for 12 years when he said his final words, strapped to a Texas lethal injection table. Willingham was one of 10 Texas death row inmates executed since then who, according to the Death Penalty Information Centre, had strong evidence of innocence. Two Texas death row inmates in the last year were given …

Trump’s Most Shockingly Ambitious Executive Order
55 years, 2 months ago

Trump’s Most Shockingly Ambitious Executive Order

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. In his executive order, Trump described the inmates to whom Biden showed mercy as “vile and sadistic rapists, child molesters, and murderers on Federal death row: remorseless criminals who brutalized young children, strangled and drowned their victims, and hunted …

Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking To Expand Use Of Death Penalty
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking To Expand Use Of Death Penalty

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday night calling for the dramatic expansion of the use of the federal death penalty. The directive calls on the attorney general to pursue the federal death penalty “for all crimes of a severity demanding its use,” particularly in cases involving the killing of law enforcement officers and capital …

Trump signs death penalty order directing attorney general to help states get lethal injection drugs
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump signs death penalty order directing attorney general to help states get lethal injection drugs

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a sweeping execution order Monday on the death penalty that directs the attorney general to “take all necessary and lawful action” to ensure that states have enough lethal injection drugs to carry out executions. Trump’s order, coming just hours after he returned to …

How Merrick Garland stymied one of Donald Trump’s day one executive orders before leaving office
2 months, 1 week ago

How Merrick Garland stymied one of Donald Trump’s day one executive orders before leaving office

Salon  

Among his flurry of day-one executive orders, President Donald Trump directed the Justice Department to help states obtain lethal injection drugs and launch a whole new round of capital prosecutions. In addition, as the Washington Post says, “The pentobarbital protocol was adopted by Bill Barr, attorney general during Trump’s first term, to replace a three-drug mix used in the 2000s….” …

Biden commutes sentences of 2,500 non-violent offenders in a day, sets record
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden commutes sentences of 2,500 non-violent offenders in a day, sets record

India Today  

President Joe Biden on Friday commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offences in what the White House called the largest single-day act of clemency in US history. Those whose sentences were commuted were serving "disproportionately long sentences" compared to what they would receive today, Biden said in a statement. "Cruel and excessive prison sentences that …

Biden sets record, commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug charges
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden sets record, commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug charges

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden announced Friday that he was commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offences, using his final days in office on a flurry of clemency actions meant to nullify prison terms he deemed too harsh. "Today's clemency action provides relief for individuals who received lengthy sentences based on discredited distinctions between crack and …

Biden grants clemency to 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug crimes
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden grants clemency to 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug crimes

Al Jazeera  

Outgoing US president says move is ‘important step toward righting historic wrongs, correcting sentencing disparities’. United States President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug crimes just days before his White House term ends. In a statement on Friday, Biden said the individuals granted clemency were “serving disproportionately long sentences compared to the …

Drug used in federal executions under Trump may cause ‘unnecessary pain and suffering,’ Garland says
2 months, 1 week ago

Drug used in federal executions under Trump may cause ‘unnecessary pain and suffering,’ Garland says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is rescinding its protocol for federal executions that allowed for single-drug lethal injections with pentobarbital, after a government review raised concerns about the potential for “unnecessary pain and suffering.” Attorney General Merrick Garland’s order to withdraw the lethal injection policy comes days before President-elect Donald Trump, who is expected to restart federal executions, is set …

Appeals court rejects Trump's latest attempt to get Friday's hush money sentencing called off
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Appeals court rejects Trump's latest attempt to get Friday's hush money sentencing called off

India Today  

NEW YORK: President-elect Donald Trump was denied Tuesday in his second attempt to delay this week’s sentencing in his hush money case. A New York appeals court judge swiftly rejected Trump’s request for an order that would put off sentencing while he appeals a decision last week upholding the verdict. Merchan has suggested he will not sentence Trump to jail …

2 murderers spared from execution by Biden’s controversial clemency ask court to let them stay on death row, here's why
2 months, 2 weeks ago

2 murderers spared from execution by Biden’s controversial clemency ask court to let them stay on death row, here's why

Hindustan Times  

Two convicted murderers who were spared from execution by Joe Biden’s controversial clemency last month have told a federal court they want to remain on death row instead. 2 murderers spared from execution by Biden’s controversial clemency ask court to let them stay on death row Both Agofsky and Davis have refused to sign paperwork that would reduce their sentences …

2 death row inmates reject Biden's commutations — insisting they're innocent: report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2 death row inmates reject Biden's commutations — insisting they're innocent: report

Raw Story  

A pair of inmates on death row are thumbing their noses at President Joe Biden's commutations of their sentences, according to a report. Shannon Agofsky and Len Davis, inmates at a penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana,filed emergency motions in federal court last week seeking to block having their death sentences commuted to life in prison without parole, NBC News reported. …

Appeals court rejects Trump’s latest attempt to call off sentencing in his felony conviction
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Appeals court rejects Trump’s latest attempt to call off sentencing in his felony conviction

LA Times  

Then-candidate Donald Trump appears in a Manhattan criminal court in May shortly before he was convicted of falsifying business records related to hush money payments during his first presidential campaign. A New York appeals court judge on Tuesday denied President-elect Donald Trump’s latest bid to delay this week’s sentencing for his felony conviction. In a one-sentence ruling following an emergency …

Donald Trump vows to bring back the death Penalty after Joe Biden’s move to commute 37 death sentences
3 months ago

Donald Trump vows to bring back the death Penalty after Joe Biden’s move to commute 37 death sentences

Live Mint  

Incoming US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized President Joe Biden’s recent decision to commute the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, calling it “unbelievable” and “devastating” for the victims' families. Trump’s vow to restore and expand the death penalty stands in stark contrast to Biden’s ongoing push for criminal justice reform and a moratorium on federal executions. Biden …

Trump Vows To Pursue Executions After Biden Commutes Most Of Federal Death Row
3 months ago

Trump Vows To Pursue Executions After Biden Commutes Most Of Federal Death Row

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am …

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
3 months ago

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row

Deccan Chronicle  

President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions.Trump criticized Biden’s decision on Monday to change the sentences of 37 of the 40 condemned people to life in prison without parole, arguing that it was …

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
Top News
3 months ago

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row

The Hindu  

President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Mr. Trump from pushing forward their executions. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was vague on what …

Donald Trump says he will direct Justice Department to ‘pursue death penalty’, slams Biden's move
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3 months ago

Donald Trump says he will direct Justice Department to ‘pursue death penalty’, slams Biden's move

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was vague on what specific …

Trump vows capital punishment for 'rapists, murderers' after Biden commutes most of federal death row
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3 months ago

Trump vows capital punishment for 'rapists, murderers' after Biden commutes most of federal death row

India TV News  

US President-elect Donald Trump once again made a big announcement by promising to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment. Trump's promise comes days after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop his successor from pushing forward their executions. Trump to take up cases of violent rapists, murderers, and monsters The President-elect wrote that …

Will pursue death penalty for 'rapists, murderers, and monsters', says Trump
3 months ago

Will pursue death penalty for 'rapists, murderers, and monsters', says Trump

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will direct his Justice Department to "vigorously pursue" the death penalty to protect Americans from "violent rapists, murderers, and monsters" when he takes power on January 20. Trump's statement on his social media platform Truth Social was in response to President Joe Biden's announcement on Monday that he had commuted the sentences …

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
3 months ago

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was …

Trump blasts Biden over death sentence commutations, says 'makes no sense'
3 months ago

Trump blasts Biden over death sentence commutations, says 'makes no sense'

Firstpost  

President Biden, in his final month in office, announced Monday he was converting the sentences of 37 of the 40 federal inmates awaiting execution to life without the possibility of parole. Donald Trump criticised Joe Biden on Tuesday for commuting the sentences of nearly every federal prisoner on death row, as the president-elect prepares to take office. In his final …

Donald Trump declares he'll seek death penalty for 'rapists, murderers, monsters' as he targets Biden
3 months ago

Donald Trump declares he'll seek death penalty for 'rapists, murderers, monsters' as he targets Biden

Hindustan Times  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will direct his Justice Department to "vigorously pursue" the death penalty to protect Americans from "violent rapists, murderers, and monsters" when he takes power on Jan. 20. Trump's statement on his social media platform Truth Social was in response to President Joe Biden's announcement on Monday that he had commuted the sentences …

Donald Trump declares he'll seek death penalty for 'rapists, murderers, monsters' as he targets Biden
3 months ago

Donald Trump declares he'll seek death penalty for 'rapists, murderers, monsters' as he targets Biden

Hindustan Times  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will direct his Justice Department to "vigorously pursue" the death penalty to protect Americans from "violent rapists, murderers, and monsters" when he takes power on Jan. 20. Trump's statement on his social media platform Truth Social was in response to President Joe Biden's announcement on Monday that he had commuted the sentences …

'Vigorously pursue': Trump vows to ramp up executions after Biden commuted death sentences
3 months ago

'Vigorously pursue': Trump vows to ramp up executions after Biden commuted death sentences

Raw Story  

Donald Trump vowed to "vigorously pursue the death penalty" immediately upon his inauguration. The president-elect reacted to President Joe Biden commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 federal prisoners on death row with a social media attack Tuesday morning, saying Biden's decision "makes no sense." Trump, who is a convicted felon himself, posted a screenshot to a New York …

Trump has Christmas Eve meltdown over Biden’s commutation of nearly every federal death row prisoner’s sentence
3 months ago

Trump has Christmas Eve meltdown over Biden’s commutation of nearly every federal death row prisoner’s sentence

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has lashed out at President Joe Biden’s commutation …

'Makes no sense!' Trump has Christmas Eve meltdown over latest Biden action
3 months ago

'Makes no sense!' Trump has Christmas Eve meltdown over latest Biden action

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump hit out at Joe Biden Tuesday in a Christmas Eve meltdown over his commutation of the sentences of almost every American federal prisoner on death row. Biden announced Monday he would remove the death sentences from 37 of 40 prisoners, replacing them with life imprisonment. Commenters said Biden, who had not carried out federal executions during his …

The three federal death row inmates Biden chose not to save
3 months ago

The three federal death row inmates Biden chose not to save

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Biden made history on Monday and commuted the sentence …

Trump promises death penalty for ‘rapists, murderers’ after Biden pardons
3 months ago

Trump promises death penalty for ‘rapists, murderers’ after Biden pardons

Al Jazeera  

During his first term in office, Trump oversaw a series of federal executions unparalleled in modern history. United States President-elect Donald Trump has promised to step up the use of the death penalty during his second term in office, saying he will go after “rapists, murderers, and monsters”. Trump’s announcement on Tuesday came after outgoing President Joe Biden used his …

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
3 months ago

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was vague on what specific actions …

Biden commuted the death sentences of two California killers. Here’s what we know about them
3 months ago

Biden commuted the death sentences of two California killers. Here’s what we know about them

LA Times  

President Biden, shown Dec. 16 at the White House, commuted the death sentences of 37 people to life without parole on Monday. Two San Fernando Valley men, who were sentenced to death over a decade ago for killing five people, had their sentences commuted to life in prison on Monday by President Biden. Mikhel and Kadamovas were among 37 criminals …

Victims and families react as Joe Biden spares the lives of 37 federal death row inmates
3 months ago

Victims and families react as Joe Biden spares the lives of 37 federal death row inmates

India Today  

COLUMBIA, South Carolina: Victims’ families and others affected by crimes that resulted in federal death row convictions shared a range of emotions on Monday, from relief to anger, after President Joe Biden commuted dozens of the sentences. Three inmates will remain on federal death row: Dylann Roof, convicted of the 2015 racist slayings of nine Black members of Mother Emanuel …

Biden death penalty: The president just made a huge defensive move against Trump. It’s what he didn’t do that’s telling.
3 months ago

Biden death penalty: The president just made a huge defensive move against Trump. It’s what he didn’t do that’s telling.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Stevenson commended Biden “for recognizing that we don’t have to kill people to show that killing is wrong, that we can and should reduce violence in our communities by refusing to sanction more violence and killing in our courts …

Victims and families react as Biden spares the lives of 37 federal death row inmates
3 months ago

Victims and families react as Biden spares the lives of 37 federal death row inmates

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Three inmates will remain on federal death row: Dylann Roof, convicted of …

Biden cheered by Democrats and civil rights groups for commuting dozens of death row sentences
3 months ago

Biden cheered by Democrats and civil rights groups for commuting dozens of death row sentences

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Civil rights groups who were anxiously preparing for the onset …

Biden commutes most federal death row sentences. Here’s the full list
3 months ago

Biden commutes most federal death row sentences. Here’s the full list

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The president added, “Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims …

Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump takes office
3 months ago

Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump takes office

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is commuting the …

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions
3 months ago

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions

Live Mint  

President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office. “But guided by my conscience and my experience as a public defender, chairman of the Senate Judiciary …

Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates ahead of Trump’s return
3 months ago

Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates ahead of Trump’s return

Firstpost  

With less than a month left in office, Biden had faced growing calls from death penalty opponents to commute the sentences of those on death row to life in prison without parole, which the 37 will now serve US President Joe Biden speaks at the White House, in Washington, December 8, 2024. With less than a month left in office, …

US President Joe Biden commutes death sentences of 37 of 40 inmates on death row ahead of power hand-over to Trump
3 months ago

US President Joe Biden commutes death sentences of 37 of 40 inmates on death row ahead of power hand-over to Trump

Op India  

On Monday, 23rd December, US President Joe Biden commuted death sentences of 37 federal inmates changing their punishment to life in prison without parole. This is ahead of January 20th, 2025, when incumbent President Joe Biden would hand over power to President-elect Donald Trump. Incumbent President Joe Biden is believed to have faced pressures recently from congressional Democrats, anti-death penalty …

Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates
3 months ago

Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates

Raw Story  

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 of 40 federal inmates, taking action ahead of the return of Donald Trump who oversaw a sweeping number of lethal injections during his first term. The move leaves only a handful of high-profile killers who acted out of hate or terrorism facing the federal death penalty -- for …

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates
Top News
3 months ago

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment mere weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office. While running for president in 2020, Biden's campaign website said he would work to pass legislation …

US President Joe Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates
3 months ago

US President Joe Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 of 40 federal inmates, taking action ahead of the return of Donald Trump who oversaw a sweeping number of lethal injections during his first term. "I am commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 individuals on federal death row to life sentences without the possibility of parole," …

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions
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3 months ago

Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday announced that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office. While running for president in 2020, Biden’s campaign website said he would “work to pass …

Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates
Top News
3 months ago

Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates

New Indian Express  

US President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 of 40 federal inmates, taking action ahead of the return of Donald Trump who oversaw a sweeping number of lethal injections during his first term. With less than a month left in office, Biden had faced growing calls from death penalty opponents to commute the sentences of those …

Biden to commute sentences of nearly all men on federal death row
3 months ago

Biden to commute sentences of nearly all men on federal death row

Politico  

“Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims of their despicable acts, and ache for all the families who have suffered unimaginable and irreparable loss,” Biden said in a statement Monday. “But guided by my conscience and my experience as a public defender, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Vice President, and now President, I am more …

Biden commutes most federal death sentences before Trump term
3 months ago

Biden commutes most federal death sentences before Trump term

Al Jazeera  

White House says 37 of 40 inmates on federal death row will face life in prison instead. United States President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row in his weeks in office before the second term of President-elect Donald Trump. The case has long attracted attention for what Amnesty International has …

Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row prisoners
3 months ago

Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row prisoners

NPR  

Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row prisoners toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images President Biden used his clemency authority Monday to commute the sentences of 37 of the 40 men on federal death row to life without parole, in one of the most significant moves taken against capital punishment in recent presidential history. Citing his experience as …

Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life in prison
3 months ago

Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life in prison

ABC  

United States President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 inmates on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment, just weeks before Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office. While running for president in 2020, Mr Biden's campaign website said he would "work to pass legislation to eliminate the death …

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