'Too fat to die' murderer is executed

Another execution. Lethal injection. Ohio.Richard Cooey a murderer and rapist who claimed he was too fat to be killed humanely by injection. He was wrong. still undigestedbear claw pastriesa lawn of red leaves"A...

UPDATED - Troy Davis Denied Clemency - Execution Set for September 23

The Georgia Pardon and Parole Board declined to issue a stay of execution for condemned man, Troy Davis, following its clemency hearing on September 12.  Amnesty International published a statement today that Troy Davis is scheduled to be...

Georgia Execution for September 23: Troy Anthony Davis, Possibly Innocent

Troy Anthony Davis is scheduled for execution by lethal injection  in Georgia on September 23, 2008.  Anthony D. Romero, Executive Director of the ACLU, is appealing to the public to object to Mr....

One-Liner Observations of Headlines Offered

Below are a half-dozen news headlines I found worthy of twisting into one-liner observations that might make you laugh:Hallmark introduces gay marriage greeting cards. Does anyone still shop there?Living with...

'Texas 7' member volunteers to be executed

Michael Rodriguez worked for a year to convince the courts he was competent to drop his appeals and volunteer for the death penalty, and this Thursday he will get his wish.He says he feels remorse for his involvement in a violent prison break and crime spree that saw one...

Run DMC founder tells American dads how to raise children

Walk this Way to bring up your children according to the gospel of Rev. Run he of Run's House and the legendary rap crew Run DMC. If we are to listen to Obama and Bill Cosby and hey, homemaker convict Martha...

UPDATE~DNA Results Negative; When Will Thomas Arthur Be Freed?

THOMAS ARTHUR has spent 25 years on death row for a murder he did not commit.  Advanced DNA testing methods have been available for about 20 years, but Arthur was denied the right to test until...

Bush, first President in 50 years to Approve the Execution of a Soldier.

President George W. Bush became the first American president in half a century to approve the execution of a soldier. Administration officials said Bush signed the paperwork approving the military's request to...

Photographer Detained After Filming Taliban Execution of Two Women in Afghani...

"   Friday, July 18, 2008   July 12: Two unidentified Afghan Women chat with each other a few minutes before they were executed by Taliban in Ghazni province, Afghanistan. Taliban fighters told Associated Press Television News that the two were executed for...

Indonesian court gives go ahead for Bali bombers` execution

"Denpasar, Indonesia (ANTARA News) - Indonesia's Supreme Court has given the green light for the execution of the three Bali bombers after rejecting their last appeal, authorities on the holiday island said Friday. The court has sent a letter to the Bali prosecutor's office...

SHEFFIELD TEEN EXECUTION:: More Than One Type of Bullet

" TEEN SHOOTING: Different ammo types found at murder scene Det Supt Neil JessopAMMUNITION from more than one weapon was recovered at the scene where Sheffield teenager Tarek Chaiboub was killed,...

Arlington inmate's execution halted for new evidence

"Arlington inmate's execution halted for new evidence 04:26 PM CDT on Thursday, July 3, 2008 By JASON WHITELY / WFAA-TV Video var jsVideoWidgetSize...

Execution cancelled two hours before deadline

A Georgia man's death sentence was changed to life in prison today, just hours before the execution. No reason was given for the cancellation."(CNN) -- Two hours before his scheduled execution Thursday, the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles commuted the death sentence of...

Five at Guantanamo to face capital charges

After many years, it would appear charges are being brought against alleged planners of the 9/11 attacks. "A Pentagon official has formally approved death penalty charges against reputed 9/11 architect Khalid Sheik Mohammed and four other men for allegedly conspiring in the...

Death Penalty: U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens Changes His Mind.

United States Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens changes his mind on support of the death penalty, and according to the National Coalition Against the Death Penalty "These things about the death penalty were...

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