[Deathpenalty] death penalty news----worldwide

2016-07-06 Thread Rick Halperin
July 6 GHANA: Human rights lawyer calls for death sentence to be expunged A leading human rights activist explained that even though the basis for the death sentence was for a culprit to receive equal measure of punishment of what he meted out to a victim, many culprits are found inno

[Deathpenalty] death penalty news----USA

2016-07-06 Thread Rick Halperin
July 6 USA: Dylann Roof's lawyers seek dismissal of federal charges Dylann Roof's lawyers are seeking to dismiss the federal indictment against Roof, saying his charges exceed the authority of the federal government and are unconstitutional. The request was filed on Tuesday by Roof'

[Deathpenalty] death penalty news----worldwide

2016-07-06 Thread Rick Halperin
July 6 IRAN: Shahram Ahmadi in Imminent Danger of Execution after Request for Retrial Rejected Shahram Ahmadi is in imminent danger of execution after his lawyer's request for a retrial was rejected by Iranian authorities. Iran's Supreme Court has reportedly rejected a request for