Florida man on death row seeking halt to execution due to health concerns

Lawyers for a Florida man on death row are seeking to halt his upcoming execution due to his obesity and health conditions potentially causing issues with the lethal injection process.

Expansion of Death Penalty Methods in Florida

Florida bill aims to expand death penalty methods in response to shortage of lethal injection drugs. The bill would allow for alternative execution methods if current options become unavailable.

Death Row Inmate Chooses Firing Squad Execution

A South Carolina death row inmate has chosen to be executed by a firing squad, making him the fourth inmate in the U.S. to die this way. The inmate, Brad Sigmon, cited concerns over prolonged suffering from lethal injection. He was convicted of beating his ex-girlfriend's parents to death with a baseball bat in 2001. Sigmon's lawyers are seeking a delay in his execution date to gather more information. The state has resumed the death penalty after a 13-year pause, offering the firing squad as an alternative to lethal injection.

Idaho's Move to Make Firing Squad the Main Method of Execution

Defense attorney John Henry Browne sees parallels between Ted Bundy's case and the charges against Idaho student murders suspect Bryan Kohberger. Idaho lawmakers are advancing a bill to make firing squad the main method of execution as Kohberger's trial nears. The bill has advanced to the Idaho House floor after clearing a committee. The bill sponsor argues that firing squad is more certain and humane than lethal injection. The bill would make firing squad the primary means of execution in Idaho.

Execution of Steven Lawayne Nelson

Texas man convicted of killing a pastor in his own church during a robbery, days after being released from an anger management program, was put to death by lethal injection.

South Carolina Inmate Execution

A South Carolina inmate was executed for the murder of his friend, maintaining his innocence until the end. The state resumed executions after a 13-year pause due to difficulties in obtaining lethal injection drugs. The inmate's lawyers raised concerns about his conviction and execution.

Death Penalty in South Carolina

South Carolina is set to execute its first convict in over 13 years after pharmaceutical companies resumed supplying lethal injection drugs. The state changed the law to keep the names of drug providers anonymous. The first execution will be of Freddie Eugene Owens for the 1997 murder of Irene Graves.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs death warrant for convicted murderer and rapist

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs death warrant for convicted murderer and rapist Loran Kenstley Cole, who will be executed via lethal injection on August 29. This will be the first execution in Florida since the previous year.

Texas' Purchase of Lethal Injection Drugs from Rite-Away Pharmacy

Texas purchased lethal injection drugs from a compounding pharmacy with safety violations for executions; the pharmacy had a history of violations and involvement in the opioid epidemic. Concerns were raised about the carelessness in treating inmates. The pharmacy prepared injectable pentobarbital for executions using raw ingredients, with poor sterilization conditions reported. The drugs were made in a sterile room and sold to the state for less than $100,000. The pharmacist involved expressed initial guilt but justified his actions. Another branch of the pharmacy faced legal issues for dispensing opioids illegally. The use of compounded drugs for executions raised constitutional concerns. Previous lethal injections in Texas had complications. The state plans more executions using the prepared drugs.

Racial Disparities in Lethal Injection Executions

A new report by Reprieve found racial disparities in the mistakes made during lethal injection executions in the U.S., with Black prisoners experiencing more botched executions. The study highlights issues of racial discrimination in the death penalty process, from jury selection to the execution itself.

Death Row Inmate Appeal in Georgia

The Georgia parole board will hear an appeal from a death row inmate who is scheduled to die by lethal injection. Advocates argue that he is intellectually challenged and should not be executed.

Capital Punishment Procedures in Idaho and Other States

Eight people were executed in Texas in 2023 and an execution in Idaho failed due to unsuccessful attempts to establish an intravenous line. The incident raised questions about the identities and qualifications of the medical team involved in executions in different states.

Oklahoma Death Row Inmates Request Firing Squad as Alternative to Lethal Injection

Two Oklahoma death row inmates are requesting a firing squad as an alternative to lethal injection, citing concerns over the current method's constitutionality and effectiveness. The inmates want to delay their upcoming executions until a trial can be held to determine the legality of the lethal injection process. Testimonies from experts and officials shed light on the potential benefits of using a firing squad as a more humane and reliable execution method.