Punishment Archives

Japan Executes Notorious Killer of Eight Amid Growing Debate on Capital Punishment and Crime Rates

Tokyo, Japan — The execution of 29-year-old Takahiro Shiraishi has reignited debates over capital punishment in Japan, following his conviction for a series of gruesome murders that left a trail of devastation. Shiraishi was found guilty of killing three teenage girls and five women, all of whom he had lured through social media by promising to assist them with their suicidal thoughts. Furthermore, he murdered the boyfriend of one of his victims to prevent him …

Family Faces Capital Punishment Risk Over Torturous Death of 11-Year-Old Adopted Daughter

San Diego, CA — In a shocking development in the case of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack, prosecutors said they may consider the death penalty for her adoptive mother and grandparents. Arabella, who died in August 2022, allegedly suffered torture leading to her untimely death. During a status conference at an El Cajon court, Leticia McCormack, her parents Adella and Stanley Tom, faced accusations involving over 600 counts related to the girl’s murder. Deputy District Attorney Meredith …

Biden Commutes Death Sentences for 37, Exempts Notorious Mass Murderers in Stand Against Federal Capital Punishment

WASHINGTON — In a significant reversal of federal death penalty policy, President Joe Biden announced on Monday the commutation of death sentences for 37 inmates, effectively re-sentencing them to life in prison without parole. This action aligns with his 2020 campaign pledge to cease federal executions, though he left three notable exceptions on death row: the Tree of Life Synagogue shooter, the perpetrator of the Mother Emanuel AME Church attack, and the Boston Marathon bomber. …

Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates, Citing a Moral Stand Against Capital Punishment

Washington, D.C. — Thirty-seven federal death row inmates will see their sentences converted to life imprisonment without parole, announced President Joe Biden, marking a significant policy shift meant to stymie any future federal executions. This move aligns with Biden’s staunch opposition to the death penalty, contrasted sharply against the previous administration’s revival of federal executions after nearly two decades. The President’s decision, influenced by his diverse political and legal background including his role as a …

First Execution by Nitrogen Gas in Alabama: Concerns Arise Over New Method of Capital Punishment

ATMORE, Alabama – On Thursday night, Kenneth Smith, an Alabama death row inmate, was executed by nitrogen gas, a new method of execution in the United States. This marked the first time a death row inmate died by nitrogen gas, a method that experts have warned could lead to extreme pain or even torture. Smith, convicted for his involvement in a 1988 murder for hire, had survived the state’s initial attempt to execute him by …

Attorney General Merrick Garland Resumes Capital Punishment in Buffalo Mass Shooting Case After Moratorium

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland made headlines just a few months after taking office when he implemented a moratorium to halt federal executions. This move, in stark contrast to his predecessor’s actions, was accompanied by a pledge from President Biden to abolish the death penalty. Under Garland’s leadership, the Justice Department ceased taking on new death penalty cases. However, a change in this stance occurred on Friday when federal prosecutors announced their intention …

Merrick Garland’s Justice Department Seeks Capital Punishment for White Supremacist in Buffalo Supermarket Killing Spree

WASHINGTON (AP) – Attorney General Merrick Garland has made significant changes to the U.S. Department of Justice’s approach to capital punishment, as evidenced by the recent decision of federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo. Just a few months into his tenure, Garland halted federal executions, which stands in stark contrast to his predecessor’s action of carrying out 13 executions in …

Suspect Faces Capital Punishment in Sillim-dong Stabbing Case

SEOUL, South Korea – Prosecutors in Seoul, South Korea are seeking the death penalty for the perpetrator responsible for the stabbing attack in Sillim-dong. The attack resulted in the death of a woman and left several others injured. The defendant, identified as a 35-year-old man, allegedly attacked multiple people at a shopping district in the Sillim-dong area of Seoul in broad daylight. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but prosecutors are pushing for the …

Highly Anticipated Death’s Game Part 2 Reveals Shocking Punishment for Main Villain

SEOUL, South Korea – The much-awaited sequel of Death’s Game, featuring popular South Korean actors Seo In-Guk, Park So-Dam, and Kim Ji-Hoon, premiered on Prime Video and TVING on Friday, January 5, 2024. This fantasy thriller K-drama continues the gripping saga of Choi Yi-Jae, a man who faces the consequences of his attempt to end his own life. Fans have been eager to see what unfolds in Part 2 of the series, especially after Part …