death penalty

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"Saudi Arabia is operating with complete impunity now," said Jeed Basyouni, Reprieve's head of death penalty for the Middle East and North Africa.

From BBC

However, the country has not carried out an execution since 1976 and the death penalty is automatically commuted to life imprisonment.

From Barron's

Prosecutors have said no decision has been made yet about whether the death penalty will be pursued.

From BBC

The ousted leader is on trial for insurrection and other offences linked to his martial law bid, and could face the death penalty if found guilty.

From Barron's

Mr Mangione's legal team has also been pushing to bar the federal government from seeking the death penalty.

From BBC