Judge in Robert Roberson's Case Steps Down, What Does this Mean for the Texas Death Row Inmate?
The recusal of Judge Deborah Oakes Evans adds a twist to the Texas death row inmate's case as defense attorneys push for reconsideration of new evidence.
Texas Death Row Inmate's Defense Pushes For Testimony As Supreme Court Clears Way For Execution
With limited options remaining, Robert Roberson's legal team is urging the state to delay scheduling a new execution date, expressing hope to prove his innocence.
Death Row Inmate Denied Final Cigarette Before Execution Because It Was 'Bad for His Health': Lawyer
A death row inmate's last meal request—a cigarette—was initially denied by prison guards because it would have been bad for his health.
New Evidence in Texas Shaken Baby Case Would've Prevented Death Sentence, Juror Says After Inmate Saved By Last Minute Intervention
A Texas death row inmate was temporarily saved from execution Thursday when a hearing was scheduled to raise concerns about the science behind the conviction.
Robert Roberson Absent From Hearing as AG Paxton and Gov. Abbott Condemn Texas Lawmakers Who Halted Execution
The bipartisan group of lawmakers who helped halt the execution stood by their decision: "We have to make sure this never happens again."
Texas Death Row Inmate to Testify in Hearing After Historic Last-Minute Stay of Execution
Texas lawmakers halted execution to examine discredited evidence, marking a rare legislative intervention in the state's death penalty history.
Idaho to Allow Lethal Injections in Groin After Struggling to Insert IV Line into Death Row Inmate's Arms and Legs
Idaho will now allow lethal injections to be administered via central venous lines in the groin, neck, chest, or arm.
Lawyer of Texas Autistic Man Set to Be Executed Urges Gov. Abbott to Grant a Last-Minute Reprieve
Governor Abbott now stands as the only authority who can delay Robert Roberson's execution.
Ex-Prison Boss Begs South Carolina Not to Execute Death Row Inmate: He's a Changed Man
After decades on death row, Richard Moore faces a choice between electrocution or a firing squad, but the former prison chief says he doesn't deserve to die.
Autistic Texas man facing execution seeks clemency with support from detective who convicted him: 'We were wrong'
the former detective admitted grave errors in the investigation and prosecution of the case
Arthur Lee Burton is executed in Texas after U.S. Supreme Court denied his application for a stay
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Arthur Burton's application for a stay based on evidence of his intellectual disability
Malaysian Man With Mental Disability Executed In Singapore On Drugs Charges
Nagaenthran Dharmalingam was executed in Singapore on Wednesday, despite having an IQ of 69, indicating a learning disability and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Singapore Court Rejects Final Appeal Of Mentally Disabled Malaysian Man Against Execution For Drug Smuggling
Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam's final appeal against execution was rejected by Singapore court Tuesday.
Singapore Court Stays Execution Of Man With Intellectual Disabilities
The Singapore court ordered a stay of execution of Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam after he tested positive for COVID-19.
Taliban Abducts, Executes Afghan Folk Singer After 'Music Forbidden In Islam' Declaration
Fawad Andarabi, an Afghan folk singer, was summarily executed by the Taliban on Friday as fears of a repressive government grow in the international community.
Taliban Unleashes Terror As They Hunt, Execute People Who Worked For The US: Report
Amid Taliban takeover, Afghans, who worked for the US troops, are reportedly being hunted and executed.
Daughter Executes Mother For Killing Abusive Husband, Won't Face Charges
A woman's execution by her daughter was allowed to take place under the 'eye for an eye' Qisas laws in Iran. The accused's father escaped unpunished even though he was allegedly involved in the murder.
Brandon Bernard Executed By Federal Government Despite Multiple Objections
Bernard’s last message to youngster was to “not hang out with the wrong crowd.
Texas To Execute Mexican National Ramiro Hernández Despite Appeals From Foreign Affairs Ministry
Ramiro Hernández, a hired hand who killed the Baylor University professor who employed him and raped the professor's wife, is scheduled to be killed by the state of Texas on Wednesday evening.
Edgar Tamayo Arias Update: US Department of State ‘Regrets' Texas Court Decision To Execute Mexican Citizen
The US Department of State has today lamented the decision of the Texas court to execute Mexican citizen Edgar Tamayo Arias.
Edgar Tamayo Arias Update: Enrique Peña Nieto Says Execution ‘Sets A Bad Precedent’
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto lamented the failure of the American Justice system in the execution of Mexican citizen Edgar Tamayo Arias.
Edgar Tamayo-Arias Executed In Texas After Supreme Court Rejects Postponement
The execution comes after Mexican officials and the US State Department asked the Texas governor's office and state parole board to review the case to determine whether Tamayo Arias had been notified of his right to legal assistance from the Mexican consulate. The 46-year-old is the 509th person to be executed in Texas.
Edgar Tamayo Arias Dead: Mexican Executed Three Hours Later, Said No Last Words
Edgar Tamayo Arias was declared dead at 9:32 p.m. on Wednesday Jan. 22 following a lethal injection.
Edgar Tamayo Arias Update: Supreme Court Rejects Appeal, Tamayo To Be Executed
Despite a last-minute appeal, Edgar Tamayo Arias will be executed on Wednesday, Jan. 22 as planned.
Edgar Tamayo Arias Update: Execution Delayed After Last-Minute Appeal
Edgar Tamayo Arias was scheduled for execution on Wednesday at 6 p.m, however, following a last-minute appeal by his legal team, the execution has been stayed.
Edgar Tamayo Arias News: Mexican To Be Executed Despite Department of State Appeal
Despite numerous appeals from his legal team, Edgar Tamayo Arias is to be executed on Wednesday Jan. 22 at 6 p.m.
Edgar Tamayo Arias News: International Commission Against The Death Penalty Condemns Planned Execution
Members of the commission give Latin Times an opinion piece condemning Edgar Tamayo Arias' execution.
Edgar Tamayo Arias News: Australian Human Rights Group Condemns Execution
An Australian human rights group has contacted Latin Times to condemn the execution of Mexican national Edgar Tamayo Arias.
Edgar Tamayo Arias Execution News: Lawyers To Sue Texas Governor Rick Perry
Edgar Tamayo Arias' lawyers have filed a lawsuit in Federal Court against the Texas Board of Pardons and Governor Rick Perry, whom they accuse of 'Inadequate Clemency Proceedings.'
Edgar Tamayo Arias Execution: Mexican Goverment Demands Life For Mexico Citizen On Death Row In US
Tthe Mexican government is demanding that US Authorities stay the execution of Edgar Tamayo Arias, a Mexican citizen currently on Death Row.