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The Capital Punishment Project works toward the repeal of the death penalty in the United States through strategic litigation, advocacy, public education, and training programs for capital defense teams.
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Mar 18, 2019

Can Prosecutors Dismiss Jurors for Agreeing With the O.J. Simpson Verdict?

Can Prosecutors Dismiss Jurors for Agreeing With the O.J. Simpson Verdict?

Mar 13, 2019

California Halts the Use of the Death Penalty

California Halts the Use of the Death Penalty

Mar 8, 2019

In America, People on Death Row Can Be Executed While the Supreme Court Reviews Their Cases

In America, People on Death Row Can Be Executed While the Supreme Court Reviews Their Cases

Mar 7, 2019

The Rocky Myers Case

The Rocky Myers Case

Feb 26, 2019

Texas Is Planning an Execution Based on Fraudulent Testimony

Texas Is Planning an Execution Based on Fraudulent Testimony

Feb 8, 2019

In Alabama, a Muslim Man Was Denied the Presence of His Imam During His Execution

In Alabama, a Muslim Man Was Denied the Presence of His Imam During His Execution

Jan 25, 2019

Alabama Is Going to Kill Rocky Myers. He Might Be An Innocent Man.

Alabama Is Going to Kill Rocky Myers. He Might Be An Innocent Man.

Dec 21, 2018

The Death Penalty in 2018: A Punishment on the Decline

The Death Penalty in 2018: A Punishment on the Decline

Nov 19, 2018

What a Portrait of General Robert E. Lee Means for One Man’s Capital Trial

What a Portrait of General Robert E. Lee Means for One Man’s Capital Trial

Oct 18, 2018

In a Case that Rocked Alabama, a Man With Intellectual Disability Is Spared Death

In a Case that Rocked Alabama, a Man With Intellectual Disability Is Spared Death