Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (FADP) denounced the execution of Mark Allen Geralds, arguing that his case illustrates deep flaws in Florida’s death penalty system, including unresolved forensic issues and inadequate mental health evaluations.
The U.S. Campaign to End the Death Penalty, a coalition of over 50 organizations, has been launched to abolish capital punishment, citing rising executions, political pressure, and a widening gap between public sentiment and state practices.
The Economist reports that the US is executing people at double the rate compared to last year, with the rise attributed to Republican political ambitions and a decrease in court oversight of the death penalty.
The United States has seen a surge in executions nationwide, driven by a “federal and state-level thirst for blood” as President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi expand executions, with 41 executions occurring so far this year, the highest number in over a decade.
Arkansas faith leaders have urged Governor Sarah Sanders not to restart executions in the state, citing concerns about the use of gas asphyxiation and calling for the state to invest in programs that prevent crime and provide support for victims.
Military veterans and capital defense attorneys are urging Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to stop the execution of veterans on Florida’s death row, including Kayle Bates, who is scheduled to be executed on August 19th, citing the fact that veterans are twice as likely to be on death row as the general population due to their service-related mental health issues.
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