Wednesday, Mar 11

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commutes the death sentence of Charles “Sonny” Burton, who did not kill the victim, reflecting ongoing debates about capital punishment.

Saturday, Oct 04

Sophie Roske received over eight years in prison after attempting to assassinate Justice Kavanaugh. The case highlights rising threats against judges in the U.S.

Tuesday, Aug 26

Trump signs orders to end cashless bail, targeting jurisdictions nationwide and specifically Washington, D.C., citing public safety concerns.

Monday, Jun 30

A 92-year-old man convicted of the murder of Louisa Dunne in the UK's longest-running cold case, bringing closure to a decades-old tragedy.

Friday, Apr 25

Robert Crimo III receives seven consecutive life sentences for the deadly July Fourth parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois.

Sunday, Apr 13

South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, marking the second such execution in five weeks amidst revived use of this controversial method.

Monday, Feb 24

French fugitive Mohamed Amra, linked to a deadly prison escape, arrested in Romania after a nine-month international manhunt.

Thursday, Feb 13

Sangamon County, Illinois, agrees to a $10 million settlement for the family of Sonya Massey, fatally shot by police, amid calls for accountability and reform.

Thursday, Jan 23

Trump issues an executive order to expedite federal death sentences, ensuring states have lethal injection drugs while targeting crimes by undocumented immigrants.

Tuesday, Jan 21

Jackie Johnson, a former Georgia prosecutor, is facing trial for allegedly obstructing the investigation into Ahmaud Arbery's death, raising major concerns about justice.