by updater | Mar 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life without the possibility of parole for second degree murder violates the state constitution. Chief Justice Todd writes for the majority: “In this appeal by allowance, we granted allocatur to consider...
by updater | Mar 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
By The Editorial Board The use of the death penalty has risen sharply in the United States, with more executions in 2025 than any year since 2009. It is a cruel and unjust development. In theory, the death penalty is reserved for “the worst of the worst.” In practice,...
by updater | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
By Jim Moreno Last month, Cumberland County District Attorney Seán M. McCormack resolved the 2021 killing of Kendell Jerome Cook at a Carlisle barbershop with a plea deal. Michael Anthony Baltimore Jr. admitted guilt and received 15 to 30 years for third-degree...
by updater | Jan 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
In December, Pennsylvanians Against the Death Penalty collaborated on a press briefing with our partners Witness to Innocence, Atlantic Center for Capital Representation, and Death Penalty Policy Project. These are some highlights. “Shapiro ‘is...
by updater | Dec 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Executive Summary Recent 2025 polling indicates a historic shift in Pennsylvania’s stance on capital punishment, with support falling to a record low of 29%. Driven by concerns over government fallibility and the risk of executing the innocent, a bipartisan coalition...
