Judge says death row inmate Melissa Lucio is "actually innocent"

Melissa Lucio has been on death row in Texas since she was convicted in the death of her 2-year-old daughter in 2008.

Texas mother on death row, supported by Kim Kardashian, is 'actually innocent,' judge says

A death row inmate convicted of killing her toddler daughter is “actually innocent” of murder and should be freed from custody, the prisoner's trial judge said in documents unearthed on Thursday.

New trial ordered for Texas death row inmate due to judge's antisemitic bias

One of the suspects convicted in the murder of an Irving, Texas police officer nearly 24 years ago will be granted a new trial after a ruling from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

Texas death row inmate's testimony postponed

Death row inmate Robert Roberson's testimony before a Texas House committee has been postponed over arguments about him appearing virtually from prison versus in person. The 57-year-old was ...

A death row inmate wrestled with guilt and addiction before his execution

ATMORE, Ala. — When Derrick Dearman entered Alabama’s execution chamber Thursday evening, he was the fifth man the state put to death this year.

Texas House Postpones Testimony of Death Row Inmate in Shaken Baby Case

Robert Roberson, whose execution was postponed last week, had been subpoenaed to appear before a committee of the State House. A juror from his trial says she now believes he is innocent.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

'This is the beginning': 91-year-old sister of longest death row inmate sees hope in his acquittal

After helping lead the fight to free her younger brother from nearly a half-century on death row, Hideko Hakamada feels she and her brother are beginning a new chapter of their lives

World - ABC News - October 19

Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson's testimony postponed at House committee hearing

A highly anticipated legislative hearing began Monday but without its key witness: a Texas inmate whose execution for his daughter's "shaken baby" death was narrowly averted last week.

Politics - NBC News - October 21

Texas lawmakers still working out specifics for death row inmate Robert Roberson's testimony

Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson was scheduled to testify before a panel of state lawmakers Monday, but that testimony was delayed. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on why.

Texas attorney general and state lawmakers spar over death row inmate in 'shaken baby' case

A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers who used their legislative powers and the courts to stop an execution last week with only hours to spare have drawn public rebuke from state Attorney General ...

Calls mount for Biden to spare federal death row inmates before Trump retakes office

Advocates implore Biden to ‘commute the row’ of prisoners sentenced to death before Trump restarts executions. Calls are mounting for Joe Biden to use his presidential clemency powers before he ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Judge calls for Texas death row woman’s murder conviction to be overturned

Arturo Nelson finds Melissa Lucio, convicted of killing two-year-old daughter, is ‘actually innocent of capital murder’. Efforts to free Melissa Lucio , a Texas woman whose execution was delayed ...

World - The Guardian - 33 minutes ago

A daughter is plagued by her mother’s unsolved death while her father maintains his innocence from jail

Karen Swift, a 44-year-old mother of four, vanished Oct. 30, 2011, after picking her daughter Ashley up early from a sleepover and falling asleep with her at their home.

DOJ report says Georgia jail left inmates vulnerable to dangerous conditions

The DOJ launched a civil rights investigation into conditions at the Fulton County Jail after several inmates had died in a matter of weeks. One inmate, according to his family, was "eaten alive" ...

DOJ report says Georgia jail left inmates vulnerable to dangerous conditions

The DOJ launched a civil rights investigation into conditions at the Fulton County Jail after several inmates had died in a matter of weeks. One inmate, according to his family, was "eaten alive" ...

Politics - CBS News - Yesterday

DOJ finds Fulton County Jail in violation of federal law in probe of inmate's death

The Justice Department (DOJ) issued a 105-page report Thursday outlining the inhumane conditions in the Fulton County Jail in Georgia. The DOJ found the jail managed by the Fulton County Sheriff's ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Possible bear attack was actually vicious murder, investigators say

Investigators are asking for help solving a "vicious" murder in a remote camping in Montana that was so brutal a 911 caller had reported it as a possible bear attack.

Mets and Yankees Fans Actually Getting Along? Say It Ain’t So.

Bitter rivals are suddenly paying each other compliments, at least until there’s a Subway Series, if that happens. “It’s weird,” said the longtime Yankees announcer.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Liz Cheney says don't listen to Lindsey Graham: 'It's good life advice, actually'

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) warned against listening to Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) after he questioned why any Republican would endorse Vice President Harris for president. “Don’t listen to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

CNN commentator says polling was ‘actually pretty good’ after Trump win

Kristin Soltis Anderson, an election pollster, cited the accuracy of professionals in the polling industry during a Saturday appearance on CNN's “The Chris Wallace Show.” “I come today to defend my ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

A look into the shaken baby syndrome case that landed a Texas man on death row

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied requests to halt the upcoming execution of 57-year-old Robert Robertson, who was convicted in a controversial 2002 shaken baby syndrome case. He is ...

What's next for Robert Roberson after dramatic death row reprieve?

A Monday hearing in Texas could determine whether Roberson receives an ultra-rare grant of clemency.

Death Row Records founder endorses Trump after clemency

Michael “Harry O” Harris, one of the founders of the legendary hip-hop label Death Row Records, endorsed former President Trump on Monday, according to The Washington Post. The former president ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Should we allow prisoners on death row to volunteer for execution?

A gruesome crime, a cruel penalty. Some might think justice was done. But was it?

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Canada judge halts medically assisted death of woman in rare injunction

Court order blocks Vancouver physician Ellen Wiebe from euthanizing Alberta resident due to lack of physical ailment. A British Columbia judge has issued a rare, last-minute injunction barring a ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Judge denies 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports' request for preliminary injunction in suit vs. NASCAR

The teams have filed suit over NASCAR's charter agreement and will have the chance to appeal the decision.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

A Japanese police chief apologizes to a man acquitted after 50 years on death row

A Japanese police chief has apologized to Iwao Hakamada for his decades-long suffering because of a wrongful conviction that had kept him on death row decades until last month when he was acquitted ...

World - ABC News - October 21

Tennessee judges say doctors can't be disciplined for providing emergency abortions

A three-judge panel has ruled that Tennessee cannot discipline doctors who provide emergency abortions to protect the life of the mother while a lawsuit challenging the state’s sweeping abortion ...

Health - ABC News - October 17

Judges punishing Jan. 6 rioters say they fear more political violence

Judges punishing rioters for storming the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago fear the nation faces more political violence on the cusp of the next presidential election

Judge Liverpool after next seven games, says delighted Arne Slot

Victory over Chelsea restores side to top spot ‘Biggest test to play matches every three days’ Arne Slot said Liverpool had made the perfect start to a defining period in their season with ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Eric Adams To Stand Trial On Corruption Charges in April, Judge Says

Accused of conspiring to funnel illegal contributions from Turkey into his campaign coffers, Mr. Adams has pleaded not guilty.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Musk's America PAC can keep writing checks to voters, judge says

A Pennsylvania judge on Monday declined an effort by the Philadelphia district attorney to stop Elon Musk’s America PAC from doling out cash prizes to registered voters.

Politics - NBC News - November 4

Federal judge says Illinois assault rifle ban is unconstitutional

A federal judge in Illinois ruled that the state's assault rifle ban is unconstitutional, arguing that the decision violates the Second Amendment. In U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn's opinion, ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Missed deadlines lead people to judge work more harshly, study says

Research into psychology of people in US and UK suggests it is better to submit work on time rather than perfecting it through procrastination. Is there a job you’re putting off finishing so you ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Judge investigating 2023 coup was court bomb target, say Brazilian police

Police name 59-year-old with explosive devices said to have killed himself after trying to enter court in Brasília. The main target of a bomber who killed himself while attempting to attack ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Netanyahu says focus on hostages after Sinwar death

Sinwar, who topped Israel's most-wanted list, was a key figure believed to have been behind the 7 October attacks.

Netanyahu says leader's death is the end of Hamas

Israel announced that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza Thursday. "Hamas will no longer rule Gaza," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on ...

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