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Parole Board Casts Doubt on Releasing Jose Colon in 1983 Trooper Hanna Killing

The review follows a court ruling that opened parole to people convicted at ages 18 to 20.

Jury Selection Begins in Resentencing of Harrel Braddy Under Florida’s 8-4 Death Penalty Law

Records Show Plea Deal Left Suspect Free Before Raleigh Teacher’s Killing

North Carolina’s ‘Iryna’s Law’ Takes Effect, Tightening Bail and Adding Transit Death-Penalty Factor

Ronald Exantus Arrested in Florida for Failing to Register as a Felon

DeSantis Signs Warrant Setting Oct. 14 Execution for Samuel Smithers