Arthur P. Baird described by various courts and mental health professionals as "insane at the time of the murders," "legally insane," and as suffering from a "delusional disorder" was scheduled to be executed on August 31. On Monday afternoon, August 29, Governor Mitch Daniels commuted Mr. Baird's death sentence. Thanks to everyone who took action on his behalf!
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Four men were executed in Iraq on April 2. Two others, including Saudi Arabian national Abdullah 'Azzam Saleh Musfer al-Qahtani, could be executed at any time. Act now to save their lives!
The world is moving closer to abolition, but we're not there yet. Amnesty's 2012 death penalty report shows progress but also steps back for human rights.