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Among the last actions by former President Biden before leaving the Oval Office was commuting the death sentences of 37 convicted murderers.Hours after President Trump took over, he ordered their life sentences be made, in effect, a living hell. https://t.co/Gu2pNrHzJt https://t.co/ypj9w5iG3C ...
X @The Wall Street Journal
Among the last actions by former President Biden before leaving the Oval Office was commuting the death sentences of 37 convicted murderers.Hours after President Trump took over, he ordered their life sentences be made, in effect, a living hell. https://t.co/gkvrGL9zJQ https://t.co/yR1rX15n8q ...
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BBC News (World)· 2025-10-14 08:46
Legal & Crime - A man in Japan received the death penalty for killing four people in a gun and knife attack [1]
X @The Wall Street Journal
Under orders from Trump, officials seek to make the life sentences of 37 convicted killers more like a living hell. The men were spared the death penalty by Biden. https://t.co/hABoHuRWJe ...
Florida sets modern-era state record for death penalty with 13th execution this year
NBC News· 2025-09-30 23:21
Florida is quickly becoming the capital of capital punishment. On track to execute 15 people by the end of 2025, nearly double Florida's previous record of eight set in 2014 and three times as many as any other state this year, according to the death penalty information center. Florida's rapid pace unprecedented in the state since the death penalty was reinstated almost a half a century ago, sparking outcry from anti-death penalty activists. That's not justice. But it is justice to Florida Governor Ronda Sa ...
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing makes first court appearance
NBC News· 2025-09-16 21:57
State of Utah versus Tyler James Robinson. Could you state your name. >> Tyler James Robinson.>> Mr. . Robinson, I also wish to inform you of your rights against selfinccrimination. Anything that you say in court today could be used against you and we want to protect your constitutional rights.Mr. . Mr. . Robinson, at this time you will remain in custody without bail.Just for the court's information, we did file just recently within the last few minutes a notice of intent to seek the death penalty that was ...
BREAKING: Utah prosecutor seeking death penalty in Charlie Kirk killing
MSNBC· 2025-09-16 20:36
Case Overview - The case involves the murder of Charlie Kirk, which is considered an American tragedy and an offense against the state of Utah [4] - The County Attorney is filing a criminal information charging Tyler James Robinson with multiple crimes [8] - The state is seeking the death penalty for the defendant, who will be held without bail [11][12] Charges Filed - Aggravated murder, a capital offense, for intentionally causing Charlie Kirk's death under circumstances creating great risk to others [9] - Felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, a first-degree felony [9] - Two counts of obstruction of justice, both second-degree felonies, for moving/concealing the rifle and disposing of clothing [10] - Two counts of witness tampering, both third-degree felonies, for directing his roommate to delete texts and stay silent [10] - Commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child, a class A misdemeanor [11] Allegations - On September 10th, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University [12] - The suspected murder weapon was a bolt-action 306 rifle [12] - DNA consistent with Robinson was found on the rifle's trigger [13] - Robinson hid the gun, discarded clothing, and told his roommate to delete texts and not talk to police [14] - Children were present at the time of the shooting [9][14]
BREAKING: Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder; prosecutors seek death penalty
MSNBC· 2025-09-16 20:27
Legal Charges - Tyler James Robinson, 22, is charged with aggravated murder for the death of Charlie Kirk [1] - The charges include felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury [1] - Additional charges include two counts of obstruction of justice and two counts of witness tampering [2][3] - A charge of commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child is also filed [3] Aggravating Factors - The state alleges the defendant targeted Charlie Kirk based on political expression [2][3] - The defendant allegedly committed the crime knowing children were present [2][3] Legal Actions - The county attorney intends to seek the death penalty [4] - The defendant will be held without bail in the Utah County Jail [4]
Utah to Seek Death Penalty for Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk Killing | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-09-16 19:15
- I am filing a notice of intent to seek the death penalty. I do not take this decision lightly, and it is a decision I have made independently as county attorney based solely on the available evidence and circumstances and nature of the crime. On the evening of September 11th, 2025, as law enforcement continued their investigation, Tyler James Robinson went to the Washington County Sheriff's Office with his parents and a family friend to turn himself in.Robinson's mother stated the following to police. On ...
Officials will seek death penalty for the assassination of Charlie Kirk
NBC News· 2025-09-16 19:09
I am filing a notice of intent to seek the death penalty. I do not take this decision lightly and it is a decision I have made independently as county attorney based solely on the available evidence and circumstances and nature of the crime. Because we are seeking the death penalty, the defendant will continue to be held without bail in the Utah County Jail. ...