[Deathpenalty] death penalty news----N.C., FLA., ALA., MISS., OHIO, MO., CALIF., USA

2016-02-23 Thread Rick Halperin
Feb. 23 NORTH CAROLINAfemale may face death penalty Greensboro woman charged with murder of toddler appears in court A woman accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter was told Monday in Guilford County District Court that she could face the death penalty. Cherelle Marie Rhoden

[Deathpenalty] death penalty news----worldwide

2016-02-23 Thread Rick Halperin
Feb. 23 GLOBAL: The death penalty saves lives - the pope is wrong to call for a ban The pope wants a worldwide ban on the death penalty and it is not hard to think of countries where the range of offences that attract it is frighteningly large. The frequency of its application is just

[Deathpenalty] death penalty news----PENN., FLA., OHIO, NEB., CALIF.

2016-02-23 Thread Rick Halperin
Feb. 23 PENNSYLVANIA: Castille erred in reviewing death-penalty case The decision to seek the death penalty is one of the most profound responsibilities entrusted to any district attorney. Seeking a punishment that ends the life of a human being, even when that person is accused of h

[Deathpenalty] death penalty news----worldwide

2016-02-23 Thread Rick Halperin
Feb. 23 PHILIPPINES: Chiz opposes death penalty Vice presidential aspirant Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero yesterday reiterated his belief that law offenders deserve 2nd chances, echoing Pope Francis' position for the need to abolish the death penalty across the globe. "Habang may b