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Charles Victor Thompson became one of Texas’ most notorious death row inmates not only because of the murders that led to his conviction, but because he later accomplished something almost unheard of for a prisoner facing execution: he escaped from custody and remained on the run for years. The case began in 1998 in Harris … Read more

Ronald Heath was executed by the State of Florida on September 24, 2024, for the 1989 murder of 33-year-old Robert Stone. The case remained one of Florida’s most closely watched death penalty prosecutions because Heath had previously been convicted of another homicide before being released on parole. Less than a year after that release, prosecutors … Read more

Ronald Heath was executed by the State of Florida on September 24, 2024, for the 1989 murder of 33-year-old Robert Stone. The case remained one of Florida’s most closely watched death penalty prosecutions because Heath had previously been convicted of another homicide before being released on parole. Less than a year after that release, prosecutors … Read more

On January 12, 2023, the State of Oklahoma executed Scott James Eizember for the murders of A.J. Cantrell and Patsy Cantrell, bringing an end to a case that had remained in the courts for nearly two decades. Prosecutors described the killings as part of a violent crime spree that began with a burglary attempt and … Read more

On January 12, 2023, the State of Oklahoma executed Scott James Eizember for the murders of A.J. Cantrell and Patsy Cantrell, bringing an end to a case that had remained in the courts for nearly two decades. Prosecutors described the killings as part of a violent crime spree that began with a burglary attempt and … Read more

The execution of Marcellus Williams on September 24, 2024, became one of the most controversial death penalty cases in recent American history. Convicted of the 1998 murder of St. Louis journalist Felicia “Lisha” Gayle, Williams spent more than two decades on Missouri’s death row while questions surrounding DNA evidence, prosecutorial decisions, and the reliability of … Read more

The execution of Marcellus Williams on September 24, 2024, became one of the most controversial death penalty cases in recent American history. Convicted of the 1998 murder of St. Louis journalist Felicia “Lisha” Gayle, Williams spent more than two decades on Missouri’s death row while questions surrounding DNA evidence, prosecutorial decisions, and the reliability of … Read more

Few athletes have influenced their sport, their era, and popular culture quite like LeBron James. Over more than two decades in the NBA, James has built a résumé that includes championships, MVP awards, Olympic gold medals, scoring records, and countless milestones that have helped define modern basketball. Because of that impact, many fans and analysts … Read more

The NBA offseason is often fueled by speculation, and few names generate more interest than Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen. As teams around the league search for ways to improve their rosters, fans and analysts continue discussing potential trade scenarios involving several established veterans. Among the teams frequently mentioned in those conversations are the Los … Read more

Few topics create more controversy during the NBA postseason than officiating. And once again, veteran referee Tony Brothers has found himself at the center of the conversation. Following several highly debated calls in recent playoff games, fans across social media have been intensely discussing the performance of NBA officials and the impact referees can have … Read more