April 11
INDIA:
Ideal rape trial, or travesty of justice? 2 high-profile rape cases deliver
death penalties and touch off questions.
The 2 high-profile rape trials, which made history as the first cases to be
tried under the newly amended rape law, have been "successfully" concluded.
April 11
UGANDA:
For 300 years Britain hanged homosexuals
When President Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act into law, Europe and
the United States went into overdrive.
Aid was and continues to be cut. Threats were made if the law was not repealed.
Travel bans are to be impose
April 11
OHIO:
OHIO'S DEATH PENALTY; Panel advises slashing list of capital offenses
Report also urges exempting mentally ill
The ultimate punishment under Ohio law would be reserved for the "worst of the
worst," and mentally ill people could not be executed if recommendations fr
April 11
TEXAS:
Fort Bliss soldier accused of killing infant son arraignedPfc. Adam Keith
Jackson is accused of killing his son and faces capital murder charges in the
February death; he has pleaded not guilty
A Fort Bliss soldier was arraigned Thursday on capital murder and inju
