Mom of slain deputy devastated DA isn’t pursuing death penalty: ‘How dare you’ Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The mother of a young sheriff's deputy who was gunned down on duty is devastated that the district attorney isn't pursuing the death penalty."It just seems that the district attorney wants to spare a life, when [the suspect] didn't spare my... Read More.
Sweden knocks USA out of World Cup in penalty kicks Sunday, August 6 by ABC News(MELBOURNE, Australia) -- The United States was knocked out of the World Cup by Sweden, in a match that pitted the reigning champions against a hard-charging team on a winning streak.The game closed out 120 minutes of regulation play without a goal, despite the U.S.... Read More.
Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue mass shooting: Jury reaches verdict in death penalty phase Thursday, July 13 by ABC News(PITTSBURGH) -- A federal jury has decided if Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter Robert Bowers will be sentenced to death or to life in prison following weeks of testimony in the trial's penalty phase.The jury's verdict is expected to be announced shortly.Bowers stormed the Tree... Read More.
University of Idaho murders: State seeks death penalty against Bryan Kohberger Monday, June 26 by ABC News(MOSCOW, Idaho) -- Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the gruesome University of Idaho murders, according to a new court filing.The filing said, "The State gives this notice based on the fact that it has not identified or been... Read More.
Trump’s position on the death penalty and other key takeaways from interview Thursday, June 22 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- In a lengthy interview this week, Donald Trump was asked to address his past support for criminal justice reform and COVID-19 vaccine development and restrictions, two major areas where he has been criticized by other conservatives in the 2024 presidential race.While defending... Read More.
Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue mass shooter found guilty in federal death penalty trial Friday, June 16 by ABC News(PITTSBURGH) -- Robert Bowers was found guilty on Friday on all counts in the 2018 mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue that killed 11 worshippers.Bowers was convicted on all 63 charges, including 11 counts of hate crimes resulting in death. Bowers offered to plead... Read More.
Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting: Verdict reached in federal death penalty trial Friday, June 16 by ABC News(PITTSBURGH) -- A verdict has been reached in the federal death penalty trial of Robert Bowers, who is accused of killing 11 worshippers in a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue.Bowers allegedly stormed the Tree of Life synagogue on Oct. 27, 2018, gunning down... Read More.
Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting trial begins, prosecutors pursuing death penalty Tuesday, May 30 by ABC News(PITTSBURGH) -- A federal death penalty trial began Tuesday for the man accused of killing 11 worshippers in a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue, with victims' families looking on from the courtroom.Robert Bowers allegedly stormed the Tree of Life synagogue on Oct. 27,... Read More.
Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting trial to begin, prosecutors pursuing death penalty Tuesday, May 30 by ABC News(PITTSBURGH) -- The death penalty trial is set to begin Tuesday for the man accused of killing 11 worshippers in a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue.Robert Bowers allegedly stormed the Tree of Life synagogue on Oct. 27, 2018, gunning down 11 people, including... Read More.
Florida to pursue death penalty for suspect in murder of Microsoft executive Wednesday, May 3 by ABC News(JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla.) -- Florida prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty for the man who is accused of masterminding the murder of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan, prosecutors said at a court hearing Wednesday.Mario Fernandez Saldana,... Read More.
