The Death Penalty in the News

Several sites compile death penalty stories in the news. Here is a sampling.

Georgia

Source: Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty

Atlanta Journal Constitution reports and reacts to Illinois historic decision (of Jan. 2003)

Editorial: dangers of broken indigent defense system in light of increased executions

Death row inmate commits suicide
(Mr. Colwell is cited in our materials as an example of the questions raised by mental illness and the death penalty)

Georgia death penalty news index

National

Source: The Moratorium Campaign

Governor Ryan’s decision to commute death sentences

What will Maryland’s new governor do about the state’s new study showing bias in the death penalty system?

Source: Equal Justice USA

Updates on moratorium campaigns around the US