death penalty
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Boelter also faces state charges in connection with the shooting but Minnesota does not have the death penalty.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Prosecutors have not yet said whether they’ll seek the death penalty in his case if he’s convicted.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
As professor Evan Mandery observes, “Between the Furman decision and 1976, 35 states passed new death penalty statutes.”
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Multiple Zizian trials are pending, with federal prosecutors seeking the death penalty in one case.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Prior to rendering a verdict, jurors expressed concerns about Mrs. Colbey being subject to the death penalty, so the State agreed not to pursue an execution if she was found guilty.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
