Execution

Execution is the state-sanctioned act of carrying out a death sentence, typically by lethal injection, electrocution, or firing squad. It is the final step in the capital punishment process, authorized by a government or military court.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to the planned livestream of a military execution, a highly unusual and controversial event.

Latest on Execution

• US murderer Christa Pike discharged from hospital 10 days after failed execution
• Christa Pike out of hospital and back in prison after surviving US execution attempt
• Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago - why are they resuming now?
• Trump casts doubt on Pentagon plan to live stream Fort Hood shooter’s execution
• JD Vance says he will not watch Pentagon’s livestreamed execution
• Republican opposition widens to livestreamed execution; Trump still weighing it
• Explore why execution could shape the next economy and the pace of progress.
• Swiggy bets on execution over discounts as quick commerce rivalry intensifies
• Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike unconscious on ventilator, lawyers say

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