The federal government has resumed executions during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting unsuccessful challenges before the U.S. Supreme Court. One … [Read more...]
In Memoriam for those taken by COVID-19 on SQ Death Row
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Anti-semitic judge frequently used racial slurs
By Brian Corder Journalism Guild Writer A Jewish Death Row prisoner’s execution won a reprieve after allegations that the trial judge was … [Read more...]
Newsom’s stance on death penalty inspires abolitionist movement
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom Governor Newsom’s moratorium on the death penalty in March gave California’s abolition movement new energy. “There’s this … [Read more...]
Death sentence overturned due to unreliable witness testimony
Prosecution witness recants identification of defendant as the assailant The death sentence has been overturned for a former deputy sheriff because … [Read more...]
CA court upholds death sentence in prison officer murder
The California Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for a man in the death of a prison guard, despite questionable testimony by prosecution … [Read more...]
Divided opinion in San Quentin News’ Death Row survey
A survey of all Death which resulted in the state about capital punishment, Row prisoners in California withdrawing its lethal injection last August, … [Read more...]
Governor's moratorium on death penalty has not stop capital sentences
By Alfred King Journalism Guild Writer The governor’s moratorium on executions has not stopped some California district attorneys from seeking the … [Read more...]
USSC denies stay of execution because of constitutional issues
Over the last three months, six executions in the United States have been stayed or rescheduled because of constitutional issues regarding the method … [Read more...]
The uplifting experience of Good Friday at San Quentin
Watson Allison, who spent more than 30 years on San Quentin’s Death Row, was one of many in awe of sunset ser- vices for Good Friday — the day Jesus … [Read more...]
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