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Who are the death row executioners? Disgraced doctors, suspended nurses and drunk drivers

The identities of executioners in the US remain largely hidden due to state secrecy laws.

fromThe Washington Post

US news

Arizona executes man who requested death sentence for 2002 murder

Arizona executed its first prisoner since 2022, following a renewed execution process to reduce errors and ensure smooth procedure.

9 months ago

US news

Utah Officials Backtrack on Untested Execution Drug

The experimental three-drug combination for an execution in Utah, deemed potentially causing serious pain, has been replaced with pentobarbital, a sedative used in other states.

8 months ago

New York City

Supreme Court Paves Way for Execution of Prisoner With Parkinson's

The Supreme Court declined to halt Loran Cole's execution, raising concerns around the humane treatment of inmates with serious medical conditions.

fromAbove the Law

Podcast

The Reality Of The Death Penalty Is Even Worse Than You Think - Above the Law

Corinna Lain discusses the shocking truths behind lethal injection in her book, emphasizing the hidden complexities and ethical dilemmas of capital punishment.

US news

fromWashington Post

An American is set to be executed by firing squad. Here's what to know.

Brad Keith Sigmon is scheduled to be executed by firing squad, the first such execution in South Carolina's history.

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Who are the death row executioners? Disgraced doctors, suspended nurses and drunk drivers

The identities of executioners in the US remain largely hidden due to state secrecy laws.

fromThe Washington Post

US news

Arizona executes man who requested death sentence for 2002 murder

Arizona executed its first prisoner since 2022, following a renewed execution process to reduce errors and ensure smooth procedure.

9 months ago

US news

Utah Officials Backtrack on Untested Execution Drug

The experimental three-drug combination for an execution in Utah, deemed potentially causing serious pain, has been replaced with pentobarbital, a sedative used in other states.

8 months ago

New York City

Supreme Court Paves Way for Execution of Prisoner With Parkinson's

The Supreme Court declined to halt Loran Cole's execution, raising concerns around the humane treatment of inmates with serious medical conditions.

fromAbove the Law

Podcast

The Reality Of The Death Penalty Is Even Worse Than You Think - Above the Law

Corinna Lain discusses the shocking truths behind lethal injection in her book, emphasizing the hidden complexities and ethical dilemmas of capital punishment.

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#firing-squad

Social justice

2 months ago

South Carolina man to be killed in US's first firing squad execution in 15 years

Brad Sigmon, on death row in South Carolina, has chosen execution by firing squad, reviving this method after 15 years.

SF politics

South Carolina court clears way for first execution by firing squad in 15 years

South Carolina's Supreme Court allowed Brad Sigmon's execution by firing squad, rejecting appeals regarding lethal injection drug transparency.

Social justice

2 months ago

South Carolina man to be killed in US's first firing squad execution in 15 years

Brad Sigmon, on death row in South Carolina, has chosen execution by firing squad, reviving this method after 15 years.

SF politics