Georgia judge temporarily halts execution over questions about clemency process

Stacey Humphreys​, 52, was convicted of malice murder and other crimes in the 2003 shooting deaths of Cyndi Williams, 33, and ...
News9

Understanding Clemency, The Pardon & Parole Board, And The Execution Process In Oklahoma

Clemency, the power granted to the governor of a state to reduce or commute a criminal sentence, is a complex legal process that often comes into focus during high-profile capital punishment cases. In ...
WMUR

Tennessee corrections chief says new process for executing inmates will be completed by end of year

Tennessee's corrections chief said Wednesday that the department expects to unveil a new process for executing inmates by the end of the year, signaling a possible end to a yearslong pause due to ...
KSL

Utah death-row inmate Ralph Menzies appeals decision that he's competent enough for execution

WEST JORDAN — Shortly after a district judge decided death-row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies is competent to be executed, his attorneys asked the Utah Supreme Court to review the decision. The judge ...
WWNO

Death penalty bills aim to refine Louisiana's process, expand execution witness lists

At least three bills in the 2025 legislative session that began Monday touch on capital punishment, aiming to refine processes amid a press by Louisiana officials to carry out more death sentences.
AZ Central

Arizona promises transparent resumption of death penalty. For witnesses, much is unseen

An Arizona Republic reporter was among the media witnesses to the execution of Aaron Gunches in Florence on Wednesday. Gunches was put to death for killing Ted Price. He kidnapped and shot Price ...