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Florida Set to Execute Man Who Said He Killed to Reach Death Row, Challenging Misconception that Death Penalty Deters Crime

For Immediate Release October 12, 2026 Florida Set to Execute Man Who Said He Killed to Reach Death Row, Challenging Misconception that Death Penalty ...

Death Warrant for William Thompson Withdrawn

October 8, 2026 TALLAHASSEE, FL — Gov. Ron DeSantis has withdrawn the death warrant for William Lee Thompson, previously scheduled for execution on Tuesday, ...

Statement on the Execution of Curtis Beasley

For Immediate Release Tuesday, September 29, 2026 STARKE, Fla. — Tonight, We the People of the State of Florida executed Curtis Wilkie Beasley, Sr. ...

Media Advisory: 100+ Medical Professionals to Release Letter Opposing Execution of Gravely Ill Florida Prisoner William Thompson

Zoom press conference Wednesday will address Thompson’s medical condition, access to care, and pending legal proceedings MIAMI, Fla. — On Wednesday, September 30, medical ...

Death Row Exoneree Herman Lindsey to Join Tuesday’s Pinellas County Vigil Against the Execution of Curtis Beasley

For Immediate Release September 25, 2026 CLEARWATER, Fla. — Death penalty opponents will gather on Tuesday, September 29 from 5:00-6:00 pm to oppose the ...

Florida’s 16th Execution of 2026 Set for Tuesday as Curtis Beasley’s Attorneys Challenge Constitutionality of Sentence, Execution

For Immediate Release Friday, September 25, 2026 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — At 6 p.m. on September 29, 2026, Florida plans to execute U.S. Army veteran ...