The Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus has stalled executions in other states, but Missouri intends to kill Walter Barton on May 19 — despite unresolved questions about his case.
The Coronavirus Crisis
After killing 62 people in the death chamber, Givens became an activist against the death penalty. Then Covid-19 took his life.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Richard Carrillo believes he was jailed in retaliation for speaking publicly about inadequate protections from the coronavirus.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Despite plans laid out by the Bureau of Prisons, coronavirus remains a daily threat across its facilities.
The Coronavirus Crisis
As the virus spreads, the criminal justice system is going out of its way to increase the death toll.
On the campaign trail in Ohio, Richard Bell is still defending the conviction of Angela Garcia based on junk arson science.
Playing With Fire
As the flawed arson case awaits possible review by the DA’s office, a veteran fire investigator is still fighting to clear Garrett’s name.
As the state prepares to execute Nicholas Sutton, prison employees and death row families say he came to the rescue of guards and condemned men alike.
Mississippi families have spent years crying out for incarcerated loved ones. Is anyone listening now?
Out for Blood
The federal death row in Terre Haute, Indiana, once split the community, with prison employees on one side and death penalty opponents on the other.
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