Oct. 13
INDIA:
Death for kidnap, murder for ransom under SC lens
For the murder of a 16 year-old Abhi Verma in 2005 after kidnapping him for
ransom, 3 persons, including a woman, were awarded death penalty in 2006 that
was upheld by the Supreme Court.
But, 2 of them got a fresh lease
Oct. 13
SOUTH DAKOTA:
Death penalty raises more questions than it answers; It's tough to argue with
the reasons for executing killers and yet there is still something about the
process that bothers a lot of people.
South Dakota is getting ready for 2 executions in the coming weeks. Ba
Oct. 13
INDIA:
Don't let off rapists on flimsy grounds, SC tells courts
Expressing concern at the "devastating increase" in rape cases and offences
against women, the Supreme Court on Friday told trial courts and high courts
not to acquit offenders because of mere technical discrepanci
Oct. 13
SOUTH DAKOTAimpending execution//volunteer
Robert execution set for Monday
The state's 1st execution since 2007 is scheduled for Monday night.
South Dakota State Penitentiary Warden Doug Weber announced Friday that
50-year-old Eric Donald Robert will be put to death by let
Oct. 13
TEXAS:
Tearful testimony brings state's case for death penalty to end in slaying of
Arlington pastor
The capital murder trial of Steven Lawayne Nelson has adjourned for the day.
Testimony will resume Monday, with the defense expected to put on experts
witnesses who can talk a
