Missouri is one of two states where, if a jury is deadlocked on whether to sentence someone to death, the judge can issue the death penalty. The bill also establishes an automatic record-clearing ...

A North Carolina woman accused of poisoning her daughter and others during Thanksgiving will not face the death penalty, ...

The Missouri House has given initial approval to legislation that stops a judge from sentencing someone to death in cases in which the jury is deadlocked on punishment. The Missouri House is moving ...