June 17
GEORGIAimpending execution
U.S. Judge Denies Stay of Execution in Georgia
A federal judge on Monday rejected a Georgia inmate's argument that his
execution, scheduled for Tuesday evening, should be stayed because the state
had refused to disclose details about the drug to
June 17
MISSOURI:
Winfield attorneys seek stay from U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice
Attorneys for convicted murderer John Winfield have asked U.S. Supreme Court
Associate Justice Samuel Alito to issue a stay in Winfield's execution,
scheduled for early Wednesday morning at the
June 17
INDIA:
Shakti Mills gang-rape case: Bombay high court to hear confirmation petition on
July 17
The high court will on July 17, hear the confirmation of the death sentences
awarded to the 3 convicts of the Shakti Mills gang rape case.
A division bench of justices VK
June 17
PENNSYLVANIA:
Prosecution files paperwork to seek death penalty for Lancaster Twp. man
accused of fatally stabbing his wife
A recent court filing indicates prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty
for a Lancaster Township man accused of stabbing his wife to death.
June 17
IRAN:
Iran's death penalty stays off global agenda
At least 320 people are said to have been executed in Iran this year. Drawn
from official and unofficial sources, the figures highlight the dark side of a
state that sees fit to kill an average of 2 people a day.
Over the
June 17
GEORGIA:
Death-row inmate Marcus Wellons' execution delayed due to last-minute U.S.
Supreme Court petitions
Georgia death-row inmate Marcus A. Wellons, who was supposed to be killed
earlier tonight in what would have been the nation's 1st execution since April,
is awaiting
June 17
MISSOURI:
U.S. appeals court lifts stay of Missouri execution set for Wednesday
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday overturned a stay of execution for a Missouri
murderer, clearing the way for the state to proceed with plans to lethally
inject the inmate on Wednesday.
The U.S.
