Death penalty in Md.
| Coverage of a study on racial and geographic disparities in state death sentences and other capital punishment issues. Ruling opens possibility of indefinite end to executions In a legal swirl with racial overtones and claims of startling evidence being given short shrift, it was perhaps the most technical of findings: The checklist used when executing a prisoner in Maryland is a "regulation." (Dec 22, 2006)   Death row inmate Vernon Lee Evans Jr.Md. executions halted State court finds procedures established improperly (Dec 20, 2006) Challenges mount for lethal injections Fla. case latest event to focus attention on method (Dec 17, 2006) Death penalty on hold in Fla. Botched execution leads to halt of lethal injections; Calif. ban extended (Dec 16, 2006) Opponents of death penalty appalled by Fla. execution Condemned man stayed alive for 34 minutes; governor seeks review (Dec 15, 2006) Medics key in killer's appeal Judge might direct that Md. check on doctors' availability for lethal injections (Nov 16, 2006) Death penalty defines contest Baltimore County prosecutor rivals split on selectivity (Nov 1, 2006) Expert dismisses execution risk Chance of excruciating pain for Evans 'medically implausible,' doctor says (Oct 12, 2006) Evans' veins said to be suitable for fatal dose Witnesses in trial say they saw places for injection (Oct 11, 2006) For lifers, death may be the only deterrent Gregory Kane (Oct 11, 2006) Evans suit leads to changes Lethal injections modified after action filed, execution official testifies (Sep 22, 2006) Uncertainty on execution team 2 members testify in Evans suit they're unsure of some procedures (Sep 21, 2006) Lethal injection training faulted Those carrying out executions in Md. are unqualified, 2 doctors testify (Sep 20, 2006) Court to hear detailed account of executions Death row inmate's lawyers argue cruelty of injection (Sep 19, 2006) Lethal injection lacks protocols Executions halted for courts' questions (Jul 8, 2006) Challenging death penalty procedures Executions in several states have been put on hold - or procedures have been ordered changed - in response to inmate claims that the three-drug injection process used in nearly every U.S. execution is an unconstitutional form of cruel and unusual punishment. The federal government and 37 of the 38 states that allow capital punishment use lethal injection. Since the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976, states have conducted 1,029 executions - 861 of those by injection. (Jul 8, 2006) Ruling on state execution procedures reversed Public Safety Secretary Mary Ann Saar reversed a decision yesterday by an administrative law judge that could have forced Maryland prison officials to redevelop procedures for putting to death condemned killers. (Jun 28, 2006) Md. judge casts doubt on execution process Ruling criticizes how state adopted lethal injection (Jun 22, 2006) Death row appeals backed Justices allow more challenges to lethal injection and new claims of innocence (Jun 13, 2006) 2 public defenders honored They fought, won death penalty battle (May 29, 2006) Court hears killer's appeal Lawyers seek access to Balto. County files to explore racial bias (May 9, 2006) 3-day march protests death penalty Final leg coincides with hearing today on Evans appeal (May 8, 2006) Balto. Co. capital sentences on decline Set of factors cited for drop mirroring nationwide trend (Apr 24, 2006) Seeking death penalty Murder cases in which Baltimore County prosecutors have sought death sentences since 2000, when the county's last still-standing death sentence was imposed. (Apr 24, 2006) Steele calls for further study of death penalty He completes 3-year investigation and says a group should examine fairness, accuracy (Apr 16, 2006) State opposes Evans hearings Claims by man sentenced to death in '83 killings cover old ground, prosecution argues (Apr 4, 2006) Evans' lawyers challenge policy of prosecutors Court of Appeals is asked to grant new sentencing hearing for convicted killer (Mar 4, 2006) Death penalty issue gets confusing Two court rulings create uncertainty about stance of Md. appeals court (Feb 21, 2006) Evans' death sentence on hold State's high court to hear lethal injection challenge, claim that race had role (Feb 7, 2006) Two faded killings come back into focus With Evans' execution set this week, crimes recalled for their ruthlessness (Feb 6, 2006) Evans waits for word on appeals Catholic church leaders urge the governor to commute death row inmate's sentence (Feb 4, 2006) Prisoner proves an unlikely teacher As execution nears, students reflect on correspondence with a death row inmate (Feb 3, 2006) Evans' appeal on execution turned down Judge rejects claim over state's procedure (Feb 2, 2006) Evans pleads in video Unusual clemency request aims to display for Ehrlich death row inmate's humanity (Feb 1, 2006) Evans' lawyers seek clemency Appeal to Ehrlich made for man scheduled to be executed next week for 1983 killings (Jan 31, 2006) Death penalty opponents rally Demonstrators assemble in Annapolis a week before scheduled execution of Evans (Jan 29, 2006) Lethal injection debated Heroin scars pose Evans complication (Jan 28, 2006) Answers sent from death row Evans' blog gives a glimpse of his life (Jan 27, 2006) Evans' lawyers file death appeals Execution is set for Feb. in killings (Jan 21, 2006) Glendening says state still needs moratorium Ex-governor's concerns on death penalty bias persist (Jan 12, 2006) Judge signs death warrant Evans convicted in two '83 killings (Jan 10, 2006) Inmate loses legal ruling on killing Defense argues death occurred in Howard County, instead of Balto. County, which pushes death penalty (Jan 4, 2006) Death penalty debate focuses on redemption Williams case revives questions about whether killers can be rehabilitated (Dec 13, 2005) Death penalty stirs debate 7 await execution, but issues remain (Dec 8, 2005) Witness describes final moments of Baker's life Lawyers, victim's family, media watch man die (Dec 7, 2005) Ehrlich says decision on execution was difficult Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. said yesterday that the decision to allow this week the second execution of his term came after extensive review of the case and consideration of the views of death penalty opponents, including Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele and Cardinal William H. Keeler. (Dec 7, 2005) Baker executed for 1991 killing After flurry of failed appeals, Md. inmate dies by injection for murder of woman (Dec 6, 2005) Protest ends with sorrow, disappointment Death penalty foes join Baker's mother in vigil outside prison (Dec 6, 2005) State has long history of capital punishment Maryland has put 314 prisoners to death since 1773 (Dec 6, 2005) Baker chronology 1991 (Dec 6, 2005) Looking to past to avert execution Defense says rape of Baker's mother should be mitigating factor in sentence (Dec 2, 2005) Death row inmate's lawyers seek to overturn conviction As the state prepares to execute convicted murderer Wesley Eugene Baker next week, lawyers for the seven other men facing death sentences in Maryland continue their courtroom battles. (Dec 2, 2005) Death penalty foes target Steele in ad campaign to sway Ehrlich Death penalty opponents hoping to win clemency for a convicted killer scheduled to be executed next week unveiled an advertising campaign yesterday aimed at pressuring not only Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. but also Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele, a longtime opponent of capital punishment. (Nov 30, 2005) Keeler sees killer, appeals execution Cardinal visits prison, seeks Ehrlich's mercy (Nov 29, 2005) Md. court rejects appeal centered on death study Inmate couldn't prove racial bias in his sentencing, judges say (Nov 11, 2005) Death-row inmate's lawyer makes case to appeals judges UM study reporting disparities in geography, race is cited in court (Jun 8, 2005) Court to hear bias challenge against Md. death penalty Lawyers using UM study that showed disparities (Jun 6, 2005) Court delays hearing on prisoner's death-penalty appeal Inmate planned to use college research study (Jun 3, 2005) Oken appeals death sentence again in '87 case Judges' ruling could affect all on state's death row; Supreme Court decision at issue (May 2, 2003) Senate narrowly defeats capital punishment bill Goal was to raise standard of proof for death penalty (Mar 20, 2003) Death penalty freeze rejected Moratorium bill seeking more study of disparities is defeated in the Senate (Mar 19, 2003) Sentence in killings raises racial concerns anew White Balto. County man got life terms, not death, in slayings of 2 black men (Mar 11, 2003) Death-penalty halt appears headed for vote tomorrow Shore senator withdraws attempt to weaken bill (Mar 11, 2003) Senators take up death penalty Victims' families, officials testify before committee (Feb 21, 2003) Md. court delays execution of Oken White Marsh killer's case was first under Ehrlich; A postponement until May (Feb 12, 2003) Lawyers seek halt to Oken execution Judge should get chance to examine death penalty after UM study, they say (Feb 11, 2003) Death-penalty foes lobby legislators Opponents seek extension of executions moratorium (Feb 11, 2003) To murder victims' families, executing killers is justice Gregory Kane (Feb 5, 2003) Attorney general calls for abolition of Md. death penalty  Curran says threat of executing innocent people is too great (Jan 31, 2003)First step is OK'd in new look at executions Ehrlich gives Steele go-ahead to interview those involved in process (Jan 28, 2003) Lt. governor to seek study of capital punishment Steele says race disparity evident, but he is doubtful on return of moratorium (Jan 27, 2003) Balto. Co. judge agrees to execution of Oken White Marsh killer's case 1st to move under Ehrlich (Jan 22, 2003) Ehrlich poised to lift execution moratorium Move would clear way for 7 inmates to be put to death (Jan 14, 2003) Death penalty study is reviewed Author briefs lawmakers; says crimes' venue, race of killers, victims are factors (Jan 10, 2003) Racial bias study may play role in death-row appeals Lawyers say they'll use it but question effectiveness (Jan 9, 2003) Racial factor found in Md. capital cases Those who kill whites are more likely to face death penalty, study says; 'Systemic disparities'; Jurisdiction also plays big role, examination of state statute finds (Jan 8, 2003) High court to review death term Whether Wiggins' history should have been told to jury to be weighed; Justices may clarify position; Ex-handyman has served 10 years on death row in elderly woman's killing (Nov 19, 2002) Md. death penalty study is delayed Researchers say 2 months are needed to complete it (Sep 24, 2002) Death penalty stands differ Townsend, Ehrlich for it, but their philosophies vary; Fall report to add fuel to issue (Aug 6, 2002) Balto. Co. will argue for death sentence Prosecutors to proceed in homicide despite governor's moratorium (Jul 30, 2002) Judge overturns death sentence in 2 Arundel killings Ruling faults trial lawyers for lack of preparation; New sentencing hearing ordered (Jun 29, 2002) Life and death decisions Sentencing: Similar cases show divergent approaches to the death penalty amid growing public debate and government review. (Jun 23, 2002) Timing of death penalty halt reveals governor's true motive Gregory Kane (May 15, 2002) Debate points out delusions over crime and punishment Michael Olesker (May 14, 2002) Death penalty support looks tough but does no good Dan Rodricks (May 13, 2002) UM study may shape future of death row Details of 6,000 homicides, effect of race, geography on terms to be reviewed (May 11, 2002) Finally, a moratorium IT REQUIRED uncommon courage for Gov. Parris N. Glendening to stop all Maryland executions until a study determines whether race taints the capital system. (May 10, 2002) Daughter of 1991 murder victim seeks meeting with Glendening Woman wants explanation for execution halt, calls move politically motivated (May 10, 2002) Elsewhere, questions about death penalty Ill. has first moratorium; nine states studying issue (May 10, 2002) Glendening halts executions Md. governor is second to impose moratorium; Racial, geographic inequality seen; UM study to be reviewed by next General Assembly (May 10, 2002) |
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