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Terror Trial Could Yield Manhattan’s First Death Penalty in 60 Years

Sayfullo Saipov was convicted of fatally mowing down eight people in a 2017 bike-path rampage in New York. Will 12 jurors vote to execute him?

February 12, 2023

Uzbek Immigrant Convicted in Bike-Path Truck Attack That Killed 8

Sayfullo Saipov could face the death penalty in the federal case. He said he was inspired to carry out the attack by Islamic State videos.

January 26, 2023

Biden Leery of Involvement in Potential Plea Deal in Sept. 11 Case

A proposal to end a decade-long attempt to seek the death penalty before a military tribunal carries political risks, but the Trump administration also decided the system failed.

January 25, 2023

Iran Executes Alireza Akbari, Ex-Official Accused of Spying

Alireza Akbari, previously a senior military and defense official, had moved to Britain a decade ago. He had been detained since 2019.

January 14, 2023

Iran Executes 2 Men Arrested in Protests

At least nine other protesters remain on death row, accused of crimes ranging from burning a trash can to killing security forces.

January 7, 2023

Tag: Capital Punishment

Terror Trial Could Yield Manhattan’s First Death Penalty in 60 Years

Uzbek Immigrant Convicted in Bike-Path Truck Attack That Killed 8

Biden Leery of Involvement in Potential Plea Deal in Sept. 11 Case

Iran Executes Alireza Akbari, Ex-Official Accused of Spying

Iran Executes 2 Men Arrested in Protests