Eastern Libya Executes 10 After Military Trials, Rights Groups Demand Records
Eastern Libyan authorities announced 10 firing-squad executions after military trials. Rights groups say missing names, judgments and appeal records block review.
Death Penalty
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Tennessee executes Anthony Hines amid scrutiny of lethal-injection procedures
Tennessee executed Anthony Hines in Nashville on August 13 after courts rejected challenges tied to a halted May lethal-injection attempt. Questions about the state’s execution procedures and oversight remain unresolved.
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UN experts warn Iran after 2 protest executions; 10 remain at risk
UN experts urged Iran to halt executions after two men in an Isfahan protest case were executed and 10 other defendants remained at risk.
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Florida Carries Out Two Executions in One Day, First Since 1964
Florida executed James Aren Duckett and Dominick Anthony Occhicone on July 28, 2026, marking the state’s first same-day double execution since 1964.
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U.S. Supreme Court denies Dennis Sochor’s stay and cert, clearing Florida execution
United States: July 14—U.S. Supreme Court denied Dennis Sochor’s stay request and cert petition, removing the federal stop for Florida’s execution.
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Supreme Court denies stay of execution for Dennis Sochor, clearing path
On July 14, 2026, the Supreme Court denied Dennis Sochor’s stay request and cert petition, clearing the way for Florida’s execution.