[Deathpenalty] death penalty news----worldwide

2016-11-10 Thread Rick Halperin
Nov. 10 KENYA: Death sentence, if effected, could become victim of corruption There is no doubt that theft of public funds ranks among the most important concerns for Kenyans. Corruption takes away resources meant for public services, enriching a few usually well-connected individuals

[Deathpenalty] death penalty news----UTAH, CALIF., USA

2016-11-10 Thread Rick Halperin
Nov. 10 UTAH: Utah lawmaker proposes death penalty for cop killersThe current law makes the crime eligible for the death penalty, but the new measure would make it the mandatory sentence Rep. Paul Ray is drafting legislation that makes the death penalty a mandatory sentence

[Deathpenalty] death penalty news----GA., NEB., OHIO, NEB.

2016-11-10 Thread Rick Halperin
Nov. 10 GEORGIAimpending execution//volunteer Killer still refuses to appeal sentence as execution date nears Even though Georgia has scheduled Steven Spears' execution for the 2001 murder of his ex-girlfriend, he still refuses to meet with his lawyer to appeal his death sentence.