U.S. Executions At Lowest Level Since 1991
- 8 years ago
State executions were are at the lowest level in 24 years in 2015, according to new figures released on Wednesday.
A total of 28 executions happened this year, says a report by the Death Penalty Information Center.
That's the lowest number since 1991, where there were 14 executions.
"The use of the death penalty is becoming increasingly rare and increasingly isolated in the United States," Robert Dunham, who authored the report, said.
"These are not just annual blips in statistics, but reflect a broad change in attitudes about capital punishment across the country."
A total of 28 executions happened this year, says a report by the Death Penalty Information Center.
That's the lowest number since 1991, where there were 14 executions.
"The use of the death penalty is becoming increasingly rare and increasingly isolated in the United States," Robert Dunham, who authored the report, said.
"These are not just annual blips in statistics, but reflect a broad change in attitudes about capital punishment across the country."