Jeffery James Lee was convicted of killing two people while robbing a pawn shop in 1998 - his lawyers have attempted to stall ...

Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.

This past week, Ohio Attorney general Dave Yost wrote a highly critical report on Ohio's capital punishment system.

Two sources confirmed to CBS News that Saleh Mohammadi, a young member of Iran's national wrestling team, was among the three ...

States put to death 47 people last year, double the recent norm. What’s behind the rise?

A new Idaho law exempts execution procedures from judicial review and public scrutiny, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in the death penalty system.

Gov. Andy Beshear has vetoed Senate Bill 251, which would change how Kentucky sets execution protocols. Lawmakers could still ...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has set a new date to reveal his stance on the death penalty. The governor is expected to declare his ...

Iranian authorities executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, the highest number since 1989, two NGOs said Monday, warning it ...