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DOJ Will Not Seek Death Penalty in Matthew Farwell Prosecution

The directive removes the possibility of a capital sentence ahead of an October 2026 trial.

Maricopa County Seeks Death Penalty for Two in Mercedes Vega Killing

Tarrant County Prosecutors Waive Death Penalty in Lil Ronnie Car Wash Ambush Case

Florida to Seek Death Penalty Against Nathan Holmberg in Child Sex Abuse Case

U.S. Prosecutors File Notice to Seek Death Penalty in Santa Fe Best Buy Killing

FBI Says Note Ties Suspect in Charlie Kirk Killing With Charges Expected Tuesday

Utah Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty in Killing of Two Tremonton Officers

U.S. Drops Death Penalty for Mexican Cartel Chiefs in Brooklyn Trials