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Toforest Johnson's Innocence Case Highlighted in NPR
Toforest Johnson's innocence case is gaining recognition after integrity review raises questions. Read more

VA Becomes First Southern State to Abolish Death Penalty
Virginia, with 2nd-most executions, outlaws death penalty By Denise LaVoie, March 24, 2021 JARRATT, Va. (AP) — The governor signed...

VA Becomes First Southern State to Abolish Death Penalty
On Wednesday, March 24th, Virginia Governor Northam made history by signing a bill to abolish the death penalty. Northam said, “We can’t...


Sun Sentinel Editors Call for Death Penalty Repeal
Editors at the Sun Sentinel make a compelling argument in favor of repealing Florida's death penalty, citing the systemic flaws which...


Sun Sentinel Editors Call for Death Penalty Repeal
Why has it been so easy to send innocent people to Florida’s death row? | Editorial By SUN SENTINEL EDITORIAL BOARD SOUTH FLORIDA SUN...


CNN Interviews Sabrina Butler-Smith and Kwame Ajamu about Death Penalty Abolition
CNN interviewed Sabrina and Kwame for an article highlighting their stories, the systemic injustice of capital punishment, and Biden's...


CNN Interviews Sabrina Butler-Smith and Kwame Ajamu about Death Penalty Abolition
They were innocent and on death row. Now, the exonerated want to ensure Biden keeps pledge By Christina Carrega (CNN)Sabrina Smith was...

Herman Lindsey Discusses Death Penalty Abolition with Furonda Brasfield on Cruel Justice
On this week's episode of #CruelJustice our weekly host, Herman Lindsey, is joined by Furonda Brasfield, the Director of Leadership...


Former Judges and Prosecutors Join those Seeking New Trial for Toforest Johnson
A number of former judges and prosecutors — including two previous Alabama chief justices and a state attorney general — have joined...


Former Judges and Prosecutors Join those Seeking New Trial for Toforest Johnson
Ex-judges, others urge retrial for Alabama death row inmate By Kim Chandler, March 10, 2021 MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A number of former...
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