There were 22 executions across the US this year -- the second lowest number since 1991, and down slightly from last year's 25
The use of the death penalty across the United States remained near"historic lows" this year, a new report by the Death Penalty Information Center says.
"Capital punishment continued to wither across the United States in 2019, disappearing completely in some regions and significantly eroding in others," the nonprofit organization that opposes the death penalty said.This will be the fifth year in a row of fewer than 30 executions and 50 new death sentences, the center said. The 22 executions this year were the second fewest since 1991 and down slightly from last year's 25.
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