Why the death penalty wasn't considered for Wake deputy's ‘cold-blooded' killer

After Alder Marin-Sotelo admitted to killing Wake Deputy Ned Byrd, the DA explained why the death penalty wasn't on the table. Read More

Trump Calls for Death Penalty in All D.C. Murder Cases

It is unclear how Mr. Trump would carry out his directive. The Supreme Court ruled that mandatory death sentences were unconstitutional nearly half a century ago. By Chris Cameron Reporting from ... Read More

US to seek death penalty in Washington D.C. homicide cases, Trump says

WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. government will start seeking the death penalty in Washington, D.C., homicide cases, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday. "If somebody kills somebody in ... Read More

Trump says U.S. will seek the death penalty for murders committed in D.C.

"If somebody kills somebody in the capital, Washington, D.C., we're going to be seeking the death penalty," President Trump said. Read More

Death penalty looms for Charlie Kirk’s accused killer, but legal bar is high as Trump, Cox mount pressure

Utah officials arrested the suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting death as President Donald Trump and Gov. Spencer Cox urge prosecutors to pursue capital punishment. Read More

Charlie Kirk, Ukrainian refugee’s killings bring death penalty to forefront

President Trump’s suggestions that the suspects in two high-profile killings face the death penalty add to his administration’s increasingly aggressive approach toward capital punishment.  This ... Read More