US Campaign to End the Death Penalty

The following statement is from Katherine Dix, attorney for Darrell Hines, following his execution on August 13, 2026: “I’d like to start by saying that I grieve for the family of Catherine Jean Jenkins. May God be with you. “I also grieve the violence the State of Tennessee inflicted on us all today. On Darrell, […]

BACKGROUND: THE CASE AT A GLANCE NEW EVIDENCE: DEFENSE LAWYER’S KLAN TIES In August 2025, Rocky’s legal team filed a Rule 32 petition asking the court to overturn his conviction and grant a new trial. The petition rests on two claims: that Rocky is innocent, and that he was denied meaningful, conflict-free representation. WHERE THE […]

Speaking from prepared remarks on Tuesday, June 16, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine made a powerful statement opposing further use of the death penalty and asking his state legislature to abolish it in his state. DeWine not only sought the death penalty in his prior role as a prosecutor, he was directly involved in crafting the […]

The first US-born Pope calls the death penalty inadmissible in all cases Speaking via video message to a gathering at DePaul University, Pope Leo XIV made a special point to condemn the use of the death penalty, especially in the United States. Pope Leo urged abolition worldwide, and pledged his support to all who advocate […]