Maryland to end death penalty
byLegislators in Maryland have sent a bill abolishing the death penalty to the state’s governor, Martin O’Malley, and the Kentucky Coalition to Abolish the…
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Editorial — The end of the death penalty?
byThe Kentucky Commission on Human Rights in October voted unanimously to recommend that the Commonwealth abolish the death penalty. It’s an act that represents…
Open comment period for execution protocol begins
byThe Kentucky Department of Corrections opened a public comment period on Sept. 4 about new regulations governing executions in Kentucky. The Commonwealth has revised…
Editorial – Staying the course
byStaying the course Back in the days when England stood alone against the threat of Nazi Germany and Italy, when the skies over London…
House resolution calls for task force on death penalty
byCatholics asked to contact their legislators; vote expected this week. By MARNIE McALLISTER Record Assistant Editor The Kentucky House Judiciary Committee approved a resolution…