UPDATE: Bill to Eliminate Death Penalty Dead on ArrivalUPDATE: Bill to Eliminate Death Penalty Dead on ArrivalA committee overwhelmingly voted against the bill despite emotional testimony from families affected by death penalty cases.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Court Extends Halt In Louisiana Executions After Judge DiesCourt Extends Halt In Louisiana Executions After Judge DiesA lawsuit challenging the state's lethal injection protocols has kept death sentences on hold since 2014.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Louisiana Death PenaltyLouisiana Death PenaltyA Louisiana Senate committee votes to abolish the death penalty. The legislation now moves to the full Senate for debate. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells