Iwao Hakamada, who holds the record as the world's longest-serving death row inmate, has been acquitted of murder in Japan after spending nearly 50 years in prison. At the age of 88, Hakamada's case has drawn significant attention and raised questions about the justice system in the country. His acquittal marks a significant development in a legal battle that has lasted for decades, highlighting issues surrounding wrongful convictions and the death penalty.

Missouri death row inmate Marcellus Williams was executed, even as doubts about his guilt lingered, with even members of the prosecution expressing concerns about his innocence. In his final moments, Williams declared, "All praise be to Allah in every situation!!!"