Death penalty

L.A. Brings Back the Death Penalty — in Theory

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman officially reinstated the death penalty for the most serious crimes on Tuesday — though a state moratorium imposed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2019 remains in effect.

The Associated Press

Texas House Subpoenas Death Row Inmate to Delay Execution

By a unanimous vote, the Texas House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee voted to subpoena a death row inmate in an apparent effort to delay the man’s execution. The committee voted to subpoena Robert Roberson, who is scheduled to be executed on Thursday in connection to a shaken baby death.

Texas House Attempts Delay of Robert Roberson's Execution (Photos: Associated Press)