Jeff Co Death Sentence Numbers One of Highest in Nation, Report Finds

 ========= Old Image Removed =========Array
(
    [_wp_attached_file] => Array
        (
            [0] => 2008/03/death-penalty.jpg
        )

    [_wp_attachment_metadata] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:5:{s:5:"width";i:640;s:6:"height";i:428;s:4:"file";s:25:"2008/03/death-penalty.jpg";s:5:"sizes";a:9:{s:6:"medium";a:4:{s:4:"file";s:25:"death-penalty-336x225.jpg";s:5:"width";i:336;s:6:"height";i:225;s:9:"mime-type";s:10:"image/jpeg";}s:9:"thumbnail";a:4:{s:4:"file";s:25:"death-penalty-140x140.jpg";s:5:"width";i:140;s:6:"height";i:140;s:9:"mime-type";s:10:"image/jpeg";}s:9:"wbhm-icon";a:4:{s:4:"file";s:23:"death-penalty-80x80.jpg";s:5:"width";i:80;s:6:"height";i:80;s:9:"mime-type";s:10:"image/jpeg";}s:20:"wbhm-featured-square";a:4:{s:4:"file";s:25:"death-penalty-600x428.jpg";s:5:"width";i:600;s:6:"height";i:428;s:9:"mime-type";s:10:"image/jpeg";}s:18:"wbhm-featured-home";a:4:{s:4:"file";s:25:"death-penalty-465x311.jpg";s:5:"width";i:465;s:6:"height";i:311;s:9:"mime-type";s:10:"image/jpeg";}s:22:"wbhm-featured-carousel";a:4:{s:4:"file";s:25:"death-penalty-396x265.jpg";s:5:"width";i:396;s:6:"height";i:265;s:9:"mime-type";s:10:"image/jpeg";}s:28:"ab-block-post-grid-landscape";a:4:{s:4:"file";s:25:"death-penalty-600x400.jpg";s:5:"width";i:600;s:6:"height";i:400;s:9:"mime-type";s:10:"image/jpeg";}s:25:"ab-block-post-grid-square";a:4:{s:4:"file";s:25:"death-penalty-600x428.jpg";s:5:"width";i:600;s:6:"height";i:428;s:9:"mime-type";s:10:"image/jpeg";}s:14:"post-thumbnail";a:4:{s:4:"file";s:25:"death-penalty-125x125.jpg";s:5:"width";i:125;s:6:"height";i:125;s:9:"mime-type";s:10:"image/jpeg";}}s:10:"image_meta";a:12:{s:8:"aperture";s:1:"0";s:6:"credit";s:0:"";s:6:"camera";s:0:"";s:7:"caption";s:0:"";s:17:"created_timestamp";s:1:"0";s:9:"copyright";s:0:"";s:12:"focal_length";s:1:"0";s:3:"iso";s:1:"0";s:13:"shutter_speed";s:1:"0";s:5:"title";s:0:"";s:11:"orientation";s:1:"0";s:8:"keywords";a:0:{}}}
        )

    [_imagify_optimization_level] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [_imagify_data] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:2:{s:5:"stats";a:3:{s:13:"original_size";i:195580;s:14:"optimized_size";i:120174;s:7:"percent";d:38.560000000000002;}s:5:"sizes";a:9:{s:4:"full";a:5:{s:7:"success";b:1;s:8:"file_url";s:53:"https://news.wbhm.org/media/2008/03/death-penalty.jpg";s:13:"original_size";i:60375;s:14:"optimized_size";i:31906;s:7:"percent";d:47.149999999999999;}s:9:"thumbnail";a:5:{s:7:"success";b:1;s:8:"file_url";s:61:"https://news.wbhm.org/media/2008/03/death-penalty-140x140.jpg";s:13:"original_size";i:6427;s:14:"optimized_size";i:4778;s:7:"percent";d:25.66;}s:6:"medium";a:5:{s:7:"success";b:1;s:8:"file_url";s:61:"https://news.wbhm.org/media/2008/03/death-penalty-336x225.jpg";s:13:"original_size";i:17032;s:14:"optimized_size";i:11487;s:7:"percent";d:32.560000000000002;}s:9:"wbhm-icon";a:2:{s:7:"success";b:0;s:5:"error";s:77:"WELL DONE. This image is already compressed, no further compression required.";}s:13:"wbhm-featured";a:5:{s:7:"success";b:1;s:8:"file_url";s:61:"https://news.wbhm.org/media/2008/03/death-penalty-600x338.jpg";s:13:"original_size";i:36694;s:14:"optimized_size";i:22278;s:7:"percent";d:39.289999999999999;}s:20:"wbhm-featured-square";a:5:{s:7:"success";b:1;s:8:"file_url";s:61:"https://news.wbhm.org/media/2008/03/death-penalty-300x300.jpg";s:13:"original_size";i:20026;s:14:"optimized_size";i:13111;s:7:"percent";d:34.530000000000001;}s:18:"wbhm-featured-home";a:5:{s:7:"success";b:1;s:8:"file_url";s:61:"https://news.wbhm.org/media/2008/03/death-penalty-465x311.jpg";s:13:"original_size";i:27984;s:14:"optimized_size";i:18324;s:7:"percent";d:34.520000000000003;}s:22:"wbhm-featured-carousel";a:5:{s:7:"success";b:1;s:8:"file_url";s:61:"https://news.wbhm.org/media/2008/03/death-penalty-396x265.jpg";s:13:"original_size";i:21721;s:14:"optimized_size";i:14325;s:7:"percent";d:34.049999999999997;}s:14:"post-thumbnail";a:5:{s:7:"success";b:1;s:8:"file_url";s:61:"https://news.wbhm.org/media/2008/03/death-penalty-125x125.jpg";s:13:"original_size";i:5321;s:14:"optimized_size";i:3965;s:7:"percent";d:25.48;}}}
        )

    [_imagify_status] => Array
        (
            [0] => success
        )

)
1663050632 
1478793315

Jefferson County has one of the highest rates of capital punishment in the nation, according to a report released last month by Harvard Law School’s Fair Punishment Project. The report found that the county is one of only 16 in the nation to hand down five or more death sentences between 2010 and 2015. We examine why this is with Nick Patterson, editor of the weekly newspaper Weld.

 

How the Italian anthem ‘Bella Ciao’ is connected to Charlie Kirk’s killing

From its association with workers' rights in the 19th century to its inclusion in a video game, the famous old Italian song "Bella Ciao" has an evolving legacy.

Water failure at Guantánamo Bay affects U.S. migrant operations there

Migrants sent by the U.S. to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, were moved to another part of the naval base there because of a water failure, raising doubts about housing large numbers of deportees.

Political violence is on the rise in America. What’s driving it?

Before his apprehension, speculation about the identity and motivations of Charlie Kirk's killer filled the void. A increasingly familiar pattern of political violence is taking shape in America.

Utah governor, known for ‘disagreeing better,’ calls for calm after Kirk shooting

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, encouraged young people to "choose a different path" from rage and violence. The mantra of "disagreeing better" has morphed into Cox's brand as a politician.

Missouri passes Trump-backed redistricting plan to help the GOP in the midterms

Opponents say the plan dilutes the power of Black voters around Kansas City and vow to block it in court or with a referendum. The governor, who's expected to sign the plan, says it reflects the state's conservative values.

The Emmys will get it wrong. That’s why we give out the Deggys

Every year ahead of the Emmys, TV critic Eric Deggans gives out his own awards for the best shows and performances. These are the Deggys.

More Front Page Coverage