Supreme Court orders new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate in closely watched case

The Supreme Court gave an Oklahoma death row inmate a new chance in the high-profile 1997 murder case. Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented.

Death row inmates' horror botched executions from blood spurting to catching fire

The US made history in August as it executed its first-ever prisoner in 15 years by firing squad in what was only the fourth ...

Appeals court decision on confession clears way for retrial in 'Innocent Man' case

Former death row inmate Karl Allen Fontenot faces a retrial over the kidnapping and murder of an Ada convenience store clerk in 1984.

Oklahoma prosecutors want a new team to help with death penalty cases

The team would be housed within the District Attorneys Council and involve eight to 12 capital homicide attorneys.
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Oklahoma DAs want $500,000 to create new unit to help with death penalty cases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Prosecutors on Thursday approved a plan to request $500,000 from the Legislature next session to create a new team to provide assistance with death penalty cases. The team would be ...
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Yost continues death penalty push

Ohio Attorney General Yost believes the state is shrinking from its responsibility by not executing prisoners sentenced to death. Yost recently told lawmakers in the House of Representatives victims ...