Currently, 27 states and the U.S. territory American Samoa have capital punishment, and while some states have statutes where it can be used for convictions other than murder, it's almost used ...

Some death row inmates have been there for decades, and appeals can go on for years. It's part of the legal process, and here ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The state attorney general is supporting a proposal that would allow states to speed up the process of federal death row appeals. ...

The host of “The Last 12 Weeks” shares surprising data on executions. By Maurice Chammah Hi there, In “The Last 12 Weeks,” one of the more surprising facts about David Wood’s case is just how long ...