Press Releases

Pennsylvania Halts Death Penalty

SAN FRANCISCO – Newly elected Governor Tom Wolf placed a moratorium on executions in Pennsylvania today until concerns about the fairness of the state's death penalty system are addressed.

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, cast of The Killing and UN human-rights advocate among honorees at upcoming Death Penalty Focus Awards Dinner

Death Penalty Focus Calls New Ballot Initiative a “Deadly Mirage”