SC Criminal Justice Reform

South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital PunishmentSouth Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, the fifth execution in eight months.…

5 days ago
South Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing SquadSouth Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing Squad

South Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing Squad

News Summary On March 7, 2025, South Carolina executed Brad Sigmon by firing squad, marking the first execution by this…

1 week ago
Brad Sigmon Faces Execution by Firing Squad in SCBrad Sigmon Faces Execution by Firing Squad in SC

Brad Sigmon Faces Execution by Firing Squad in SC

News Summary Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old man, is set to become the first U.S. execution by firing squad in 15…

1 week ago
South Carolina Executes Brad Sigmon by Firing SquadSouth Carolina Executes Brad Sigmon by Firing Squad

South Carolina Executes Brad Sigmon by Firing Squad

News Summary In a historic moment, South Carolina executed Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old inmate, using a firing squad. This marks…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for ExecutionSouth Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for Execution

South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for Execution

News Summary In South Carolina, inmate Mikal Mahdi has opted for execution by firing squad, scheduled for April 11. This…

2 weeks ago
Raleigh Crowned the Top Large City in America for 2025Raleigh Crowned the Top Large City in America for 2025

Raleigh Crowned the Top Large City in America for 2025

News Summary Raleigh, North Carolina has been recognized as the 'best-performing' large city in America for 2025 by the Milken…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad for First Time in Over a DecadeSouth Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad for First Time in Over a Decade

South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad for First Time in Over a Decade

News Summary South Carolina executed inmate Brad Sigmon by firing squad on March 7, 2025. This marks the first firing…

4 weeks ago
South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad in Historic EventSouth Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad in Historic Event

South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad in Historic Event

News Summary In a significant event marking the return of firing squad executions in the U.S., South Carolina executed Brad…

1 month ago
Controversial Execution Method Selected by South Carolina InmateControversial Execution Method Selected by South Carolina Inmate

Controversial Execution Method Selected by South Carolina Inmate

News Summary In an unprecedented move, Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old inmate on death row in South Carolina, has chosen the…

1 month ago
Brad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad Execution in South CarolinaBrad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad Execution in South Carolina

Brad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad Execution in South Carolina

News Summary Brad Sigmon, a condemned inmate in South Carolina, has opted for execution by firing squad, marking the first…

2 months ago