Death Penalty

Stitt is spared death penalty (The Fayetteville Observer)

16 May 2008

A Cumberland County jury decided against sentencing James Christopher Stitt to death Thursday for murdering a friend and his girlfriend at the home they all shared.

Former Firefighter Guilty on All Charges, Death Penalty Possible (FOX 8 Cleveland)

16 May 2008

Former Cleveland firefighter Terrance Hough Jr. has been found guilty on all counts related to the July 5th shootings that claimed three lives. The jury must return Tuesday to hear evidence on whether to recommend the death penalty.

Death penalty documentary drives pleas for more scrutiny (The News & Observer)

15 May 2008

Rep. Rick Glazier and others called on leaders across the country Wednesday to scrutinize the death penalty and its application to help prevent executing innocent inmates.