Saturday, Apr 12

Luigi Mangione's attorneys challenge the government's push for the death penalty in his case, citing political motives in Attorney General Pam Bondi's decision.

Wednesday, Apr 09

Amnesty reports a surge in global executions, primarily driven by Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, marking the highest figures in nearly a decade.

Thursday, Apr 03

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi calls for the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Wednesday, Mar 26

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman reinstates the death penalty, reversing prior policy and permitting prosecutors to seek capital punishment.

Thursday, Mar 20

Aaron Gunches is executed in Arizona for the 2002 murder of Ted Price, marking the state's first execution in over two years.

Wednesday, Mar 19

Louisiana executes Jessie Hoffman, marking its first use of nitrogen gas for capital punishment amid legal challenges and controversy over the method.

Thursday, Mar 13

Real Madrid defeats Atletico Madrid in a tense penalty shootout, advancing to the Champions League quarter-finals amid controversy.

Sunday, Mar 09

Brad Sigmon executed by firing squad in South Carolina; first U.S. execution by this method in 15 years after a history of lethal injection complications.

Wednesday, Feb 26

The U.S. Supreme Court grants a new trial for Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma death row inmate, overturning his conviction due to prosecutorial misconduct.

Friday, Feb 14

Richard Lee Tabler was executed in Texas for a 2004 double murder linked to a dispute with his strip club manager, raising issues on mental health in death penalty cases.