Use of Death Penalty Plummeting

Use of the death penalty reached a 35 year low in the U.S.. Public support is also dropping although 61% still support the death penalty for convicted murderers.

Execution drug shortage, states switching to other drugs

Another death penalty controversy.

Rare American Execution of a Female

In general, executions in the U.S. have been declining. They are not as much of a hot topic as they once were. LINK

Danziger Bridge cops will not face death penalty

The 3 current and 1 former NOPD officer(s) charged with the murder of 2 persons during the notorious Danziger Bridge incident will NOT face the death penalty. LINK

4 Cops charged in Danziger Bridge killings could face death penalty

The 4 officers directly involved in the Danziger Bridge killing of two allegedly unarmed civilians face possible death sentences if convicted. The Dept of Justice has still not officially decided yet if they will seek the death penalty in these cases. Good video. LINK

Troubling Death Penalty Case

Troubling death penalty case. Did Webster's early lawyers mess up bigtime? LINK