June 14, 2010
A Virginia inmate has requested he be sent to death row to prevent him from killing again.
October 22, 2009
A new study suggests putting an end to the death penalty in the U.S. could cut budget costs by hundreds of millions of dollars every year.
Washington (WiredPRNews.com) – Doing away with capital punishment can potentially save states in the U.S. hundreds of millions of dollars annually, according to a new study released Tuesday. As reported […]
July 10, 2009
A soldier accused of killing two military men may receive the death penalty if convicted of murder.
Press Release Service - Wired PR News – A soldier who stands accused of murdering two fellow military men may face the death penalty if convicted. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Army Sgt. Joseph Bozicevich reportedly shot […]
March 19, 2009
The state’s governor signed legislation banning the death penalty on Wednesday.
Wired PR News – The governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson, signed a bill on Wednesday that bans the death penalty in the state. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the legislation made New Mexico the second state to ban the death penalty in […]
March 13, 2009
The state is preparing for its first execution in eight years.
Wired PR News – Washington is set to proceed with its first execution since 2001. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the state is preparing for the execution of 50 year-old Cal Coburn Brown on Friday.
Brown detailed to authorities the torture and murder of […]
