U.S. executes Louisiana man who killed 2-year-old daughter
Bourgeois was the 10th federal death-row inmate put to death since federal executions resumed under President Trump in July after a 17-year hiatus.
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Brandon Bernard executed for role in 1999 murder of couple
Brandon Bernard was executed Thursday for his involvement in a 1999 murder, despite pleas for a commutation from former jurors, criminal justice advocates and celebrities.
U.S. bishops call for end to executions
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the Catholic Church's opposition to the death penalty ahead of Brandon Bernard's scheduled execution.
Advocates fight to stop the ninth federal execution of 2020
Brandon Bernard, a 40-year-old inmate, is scheduled to die Thursday at the federal penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana.
New LA County district attorney sworn in
Newly sworn-in George Gascón announced that county prosecutors will no longer seek cash bail for any misdemeanor or non-violent, non-serious felony offenses, among other changes. CBS Los Angeles' Jasmine Viel reports.
Los Angeles County prosecutor to end cash bail for most offenses
George Gascón, the newly sworn-in DA, announced a series of sweeping changes, including the end of charging minors as adults.
Former prosecutor now says inmate "does not deserve" death sentence
The 40-year-old was convicted for his role in the murders of youth ministers Todd and Stacie Bagley in 2000.
Feds execute drug dealer who helped bury teen alive
Orlando Hall's execution was opposed due to coronavirus fears and because all-white jury recommended the Black man be put to death.
Bangladesh approves death penalty for rape, but will it help?
Activists who have pushed for an end to the Asian nation's "culture" of rape say the law change is aimed at easing pressure on the government, not protecting women.
US executes first Black man since federal executions resumed
Christopher Vialva was executed for a double murder he committed at 19.
Only Native American man on federal death row executed
Lezmond Mitchell had no last words, simply responding, "No, I'm good."
DOJ to seek death penalty once again for Boston Marathon bomber
This decision comes after a federal appeals court in Massachusetts overturned Tsarnaev's death sentence last month.
Death sentence overturned for Boston Marathon bomber
A Massachusetts appeals court on Friday overturned the death penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man convicted in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. CBSN Boston reports.
Appeals court overturns death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber
Tsarnaev was convicted in 2015 of murdering three people and wounded hundreds more in the attack, which led to dayslong manhunt that shut down Boston.
Feds execute third person this week after 17-year hiatus
Dustin Honken, 52, who prosecutors said killed key witnesses to stop them from testifying in his case, received a lethal injection at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Iran's plan to execute 3 protesters sparks huge backlash
The young men are just a few of the recently convicted criminals to face the death sentence, as Iran seemingly tries to scare dissidents into silence.
U.S. carries out the first federal execution in 17 years
The execution of Daniel Lewis Lee came over the objection of the victims' family.
First federal execution in 17 years delayed once again
Murderer Daniel Lewis Lee was slated to die by lethal injection even though the victim's family objects due, among other things, to concern they could be exposed to the coronavirus by attending.
Appeals court paves way for first federal execution in 17 years
Family members of Daniel Lewis Lee's victims petitioned to have the execution delayed so they could attend without fear of traveling during the coronavirus pandemic.
Execution blocked after victims' family raises virus concerns
Daniel Lewis Lee, a former white supremacist who robbed and murdered a family of three, including their 8-year-old daughter, was scheduled to be executed on Monday.
Texas executes man for killing elderly man nearly 3 decades ago
Billy Joe Wardlow was the first inmate in Texas to receive a lethal injection since February 6 and the second in the U.S. since the nation began reopening following pandemic-related shutdowns.
Supreme Court gives green light for resuming federal executions
The court paved the way for the Justice Department to end its effective freeze on capital punishment next month.
Execution halted after chaplain barred; Kardashian thanks court
The justices blocked Ruben Gutierrez's execution about an hour before he could have been put to death.
Federal death penalty reinstated
The Justice Department said it will reinstate the death penalty for federal inmates after a 16-year pause. There are 62 federal inmates on death row. Vladimir Duthiers has more.
Justice Dept. to execute death row inmates
For the first time in 16 years, the Justice Department will start executing death row inmates again. The first to die will be five inmates convicted of murder, torture and rape. Jeff Pegues reports.
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