Today, Explained Reviving death
Aug 2, 2019
Reverend Sharon Risher, an author and speaker who lost several loved ones in the Emanuel AME Church shooting, shares her profound insights on the death penalty. She discusses her feelings regarding the potential execution of Dylann Roof, weaving in her personal journey through forgiveness and justice. The conversation also touches on the complex history of capital punishment in the U.S. and the shifting public sentiment surrounding it, making for a compelling exploration of ethics in the face of tragedy.
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Death Penalty Fades
- The death penalty used to be a major topic in national debates, alongside abortion.
- However, it faded from public conversation as executions slowed down.
Death Penalty Reinstated
- The Trump administration announced the reinstatement of the federal death penalty.
- Five inmates are scheduled for execution in December and January.
Last Federal Executions
- The last federal execution was in 2003, Lewis Jones, for kidnapping and murdering a soldier.
- Previous executions include Juan Raul Garza and Timothy McVeigh.
