What is the cost of life in prison versus death penalty in Idaho? A debate erupted when prosecutors announced they reached a plea deal for Bryan Kohberger, allowing him to avoid the death penalty.

Two men accused of homicide and facing a potential death sentence if convicted asked Pennsylvania’s highest court to restrict a county prosecutor’s pursuit of the death penalty, accusing him ...

Amid state plans to execute convicted killer Ralph Menzies, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said, "There are probably circumstances" where the death penalty is "still war ...

Bryan Kohberger will be sentenced in Idaho Wednesday after a plea deal removing the death penalty, sparking debate on its application amid high-profile murders.

Men jailed on murder charges accuse Western Pa. DA of misusing death penalty Two men, who are accused of homicide and are facing a potential death sentence, have asked Pennsylvania’s highest ...

A debate erupted when prosecutors announced they reached a plea deal for Bryan Kohberger, allowing him to avoid the death penalty.

Kevin Hines, a contractor maintaining postal machines, was killed during his first shift at a Missouri City USPS facility. His widow hopes prosecutors pursue the death penalty against the man ...

Petition to state Supreme Court says Pennsylvania DA is abusing power to seek death penalty A team of defense attorneys filed a petition against the Washington County district attorney on Tuesday ...

A Tuesday filing says Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh misuses capital punishment to pressure defendants into guilty pleas or to force their cooperation.

A group of capital defense attorneys is asking the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to limit the Washington County district attorney’s use of the death penalty.