Alabama GOP lawmakers introduce legislation to impose the death penalty on child predators: a key focus
Alabama Lawmakers Push for Child Predator Death Penalty State Senators Matt Simpson and April Weaver have teamed up to advocate for the “child predator death penalty” legislation in the upcoming 2026 session. They’re eager to see it passed swiftly. Simpson (R-Daphne) introduced HB41, while Weaver (R-Brierfield) simultaneously presented SB17. They aim to keep these proposals […]
Trump’s threat of the death penalty in D.C. poses a serious risk to civil rights
On Tuesday, President Trump announced that federal prosecutors in Washington, DC, should pursue the death penalty for a recent murder, implying that “we have no choice” in the matter. “It’s a very powerful precaution,” he remarked, adding that he’s unsure whether the country is ready for such a measure, but he supports it nonetheless. However, […]
Rep. Matt Simpson aims for death penalty bill to change legal standards
Legislation on Death Penalty for Child Sexual Abuse Discussed During a media appearance on Monday, Matt Simpson, the state representative from R-Daphne, talked about efforts to reshape legal precedents surrounding the death penalty. Simpson has been collaborating with state Senator R-Brierfield on proposed legislation for the 2026 session that would permit the death penalty in […]
Steve Marshall: Bibb County as a key example for reinstating the death penalty in child rape cases
Alabama AG Pushes for Stricter Penalties After Disturbing Child Abuse Case In response to a horrific incident involving systematic sexual abuse of children in Bibb County, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is advocating for a re-evaluation of punishments associated with such grave offenses. During an appearance on WVNN’s The Dale Jackson Show, Marshall expressed that […]
Sen. Sam Givhan supports the death penalty for child sex abuse cases and firing squads.
Discussion on Proposed Death Penalty Bill for Child Rape Cases During a radio appearance on Wednesday, state Senator Sam Givhan from R-Huntsville shared insights about a proposed bill that aims to permit the death penalty for cases involving child rape. On the conservative talk show “Rightside Radio,” Givhan elaborated on the legislation, which would enable […]
Alabama lawmakers are revisiting the idea of the death penalty for child rapists after the discovery in Bibb County.
Following a distressing child sex abuse case in Bibb County, two Alabama lawmakers are pushing to position the state among the leaders in allowing the execution of child rapists. State Representative Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) and State Senator April Weaver (R-Brierfield) are planning to reintroduce legislation enabling prosecutors to pursue the death penalty for first-degree rape […]
Court Decides That 9/11 Attackers May Face Death Penalty
Federal Appeals Court Rules on 9/11 Terrorist Plea Agreements A recent ruling from a federal appeals court stated that the Secretary of Defense has the authority to annul the agreement that protects certain terrorists involved in the September 11 attacks from the death penalty. The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit indicated that […]
Federal Indictments Now Make Alleged Murderer Luigi Mangione Eligible For Death Penalty
The Federal Jury in New York indicted 26-year-old Luigi Mangion on Thursday on 4 counts due to connections with the assassination of New York City’s CEO Brian Thompson. New York Southern District Court filings Submit On Thursday evening, the ju umpire accused Mangion of two stalkers. One accused a fourth count of murder and firearm […]
Bringing the death penalty back to L.A. is the opposite of justice
California currently has it 592 people in our prison Someone sentenced to death. It is the largest population of prisoners awaiting executions in any state. Amazing 175 of those inmates He was declared by Los Angeles County Court and gave LA the questionable distinction of having more men (and three women) on death row inmates […]
D.A. Hochman officially brings death penalty back to Los Angeles
Distinguishing. Atty. Nathan Hochman allows prosecutors to seek the death penalty again in Los Angeles, reverting one of his predecessor George Gascon’s signature policies. This movement is almost a surprise. Hochmann campaigned on the issue as soon as he announced his challenge to Gascon in 2023. California law allows the defendant to seek the death […]