Despite opposition from the Navajo Nation and some members of the victims’ family, the U.S. government has set an execution date for Lezmond Mitchell for August 26, 2020. Mr. Mitchell, a Navajo, is the only Native American on federal death row. Should this execution proceed, it will be the first time in modern American history…
Torture for All: First Federal Execution in 17 Years
Daniel Lee was pronounced dead this morning (07-14-2020) at 8:07am at the Federal Prison in Terre Haute. His execution had been scheduled for 4:00pm the day before. Time and time again, the execution was stayed and then lifted. At 2:00am the U.S. Supreme court voted 5-4 to lift the stay. At 4:00am Daniel Lee was strapped…
Diocese of St. Augustine Bishop Estevez Releases Letter on the Death Penalty.
Bishop Felipe Estévez of St. Augustine has released a pastoral letter to the faithful of his diocese. His compassionate and thought-provoking letter is entitled, Standing Up for the Dignity of all Human Life: A Pastoral Letter on Capital Punishment in Florida. Bishop Estévez also draws attention to the dignity of the victims of the accused…
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