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Gavin Newsom

3 min(s) read

The horrific crimes committed by some of the 548 California death row inmates Gavin Newsom is sparing from execution

California’s governor, Gavin Newsom has just announced his plans to overturn 548 death sentences on the state’s death row, and replace their punishments.

Paddy Hayes, Journalist at VT

1 day ago

Christa Pike

3 min(s) read

Christa Pike describes moment she woke up after botched execution in first public statement

Christa Pike has released her first public statement since her botched execution last month.

Michelle Hambiliki, Deputy Editor at VT

8 days ago

James and Tiana Broadnax

3 min(s) read

Woman who visited death row husband on morning of execution will 'never forget last words he said'

A woman has revealed the poignant final words her husband uttered to her moments before his death row execution.

Paddy Hayes, Journalist at VT

12 days ago

Jail

3 min(s) read

Major update in case of man facing death sentence over deleted Facebook post

A major update has emerged in the case of the migrant worker facing the death sentence in Saudi Arabia over a deleted Facebook post.

Asiya Ali, Writer at VT

23 days ago

Execution chamber

3 min(s) read

The horrific reality of death by 'America's forgotten execution method'

Following the failed execution of Christa Pike, the 'forgotten' execution method faces renewed attention.

Paddy Hayes, Journalist at VT

26 days ago

Christa Pike is facing execution later this year. Credit: Death Penalty Information Center

4 min(s) read

Doctor who warned Christa Pike her execution could go wrong wants to ask her one question now she's awake

A doctor who had warned of the risks of a lethal injection for Christa Pike has revealed the one question he would ask her now.

Kim Novak, Deputy Editor at VT

27 days ago

Christa Pike

5 min(s) read

Christa Pike's lawyers reveal health consequence she's suffering from since surviving 2 lethal injections

Christa Pike's lawyers have shared a further update on her health after she survived two lethal injections during an execution attempt.

Kim Novak, Deputy Editor at VT

28 days ago

There have been protests against stoning in recent times. Credit: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

3 min(s) read

World's 'most brutal' death penalty method' is still legal in at least five countries

Stoning is considered the 'most brutal' death penalty method. Find out which five countries still sanction stoning as a legal punishment.

Tom Wood, Head of Editorial at VT

29 days ago

Pike has filed a lawsuit against the state ahead of her execution. Credit: Tennessee Department of Corrections

2 min(s) read

Christa Pike's lawyers provide latest update on her health as Tennessee delays yet another execution

Death row inmate Christa Pike has experienced a "profound" turnaround following a botched attempt to execute her by lethal injection in Tennessee, according to...

Michelle Hambiliki, Deputy Editor at VT

29 days ago

Nidal Hasan. Credit: Bell County Sheriff's Office

3 min(s) read

Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution set to be 'livestreamed' to the public

Nidal Hasan's December 3 firing squad execution is set to be livestreamed to the public, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirmed.

Tom Wood, Head of Editorial at VT

29 days ago

Nidal Hasan. Credit: Bell County Sheriff's Office

3 min(s) read

Pete Hegseth announces time and date of Nidal Hasan firing squad - the execution will be 'public'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced the December 3 execution date for Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 at Fort Hood.

Tom Wood, Head of Editorial at VT

30 days ago

Christa Pike is facing execution later this year. Credit: Death Penalty Information Center

4 min(s) read

Update on Christa Pike’s condition as she walks for the first time since failed execution

Christa Pike is making progress in her unexpected physical recovery after surviving a failed lethal injection attempt at Riverbend maximum-security prison in...

Michelle Hambiliki, Deputy Editor at VT

1 month ago

Christa Pike

3 min(s) read

Christa Pike lawyers make demands after botched execution

Christa Pike's lawyers have made a series of demands to a judge after her execution was botched and she woke up in hospital.

Tom Wood, Head of Editorial at VT

1 month ago

Christa Pike

4 min(s) read

Could Christa Pike be saved from a second execution by 'Act of God'?

After a botched lethal injection, Christa Pike's lawyers argue against a second execution. Could an 'act of God' save her?

Tom Wood, Head of Editorial at VT

1 month ago

Christa Pike survived two lethal injection attempts. Credit: Tennessee Department of Corrections

3 min(s) read

Christa Pike speaks from hospital after surviving lethal injection

Christa Pike, 50, is awake and speaking from her hospital bed after surviving two lethal injection doses in a botched execution attempt.

Tom Wood, Head of Editorial at VT

1 month ago

Nidal Hasan. Credit: Bell County Sheriff's Office

4 min(s) read

People are just finding out what actually happens during a firing squad execution as date announced for Nidal Hasan

Some online users have just learned what actually happens during a firing squad execution after the date was set for Nidal Hasan.

Asiya Ali, Writer at VT

1 month ago

Christa Pike

3 min(s) read

Christa Pike's last known words before botched execution as she's 'finally awake and speaking'

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is conscious and speaking at a hospital near Nashville following an attempt to carry out her death sentence.

Michelle Hambiliki, Deputy Editor at VT

1 month ago

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Pike has filed a lawsuit against the state ahead of her execution. Credit: Tennessee Department of Corrections

3 min(s) read

Expert speaks out on 'what will happen next' as Christa Pike is finally awake and 'speaking' after botched execution

Experts have commented on the Christa Pike case after it was revealed that she was currently conscious and 'speaking' at a Nashville-area hospital.

Joshua Nair, Senior Journalist at VT

1 month ago

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