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South Carolina prepares for second firing squad execution
The firing squad is an execution method with a long and violent history around the world.
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South Carolina’s highest court refuses to stop second firing squad execution
No South Carolina Governor has offered clemency in the 47 executions carried out in the state since the death penalty resumed in the U.S. in 1976.
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Alabama seeks to join states that allow the death penalty for child rape
The death penalty for child rape or sexual assault is unconstitutional under current Supreme Court precedent.
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South Carolina prepares for its first execution in 13 years
Five other inmates are out of appeals and the South Carolina Supreme Court has cleared the way to hold an execution every five weeks.
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South Carolina prison director says electric chair, firing squad and lethal injection ready to go
Freddie Owens has until Sept. 6 to decide how he wants to die.
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South Carolina Supreme Court rules state death penalty including firing squad is legal
‘We start by acknowledging the reality that there is simply no elegant way to kill a man.’
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Tennessee Governor OKs bill allowing death penalty for child rape convictions
Democratic lawmakers and child advocates worry that the law may instill more fear into child rape victims that speaking out could potentially result in an execution, warning that many children are abused by family members and close friends.
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Alabama schedules second execution by nitrogen gas
In January, Alabama used nitrogen gas to execute Kenneth Smith. Smith shook and convulsed in seizure-like movements for several minutes on a gurney as he was put to death Jan. 25.
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Alabama court authorizes second nitrogen execution
Alabama in January used nitrogen gas to execute Kenneth Smith. Smith shook and convulsed in seizure-like movements for several minutes on the death chamber gurney as he was put to death on Jan. 25.
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Alabama sets July execution date for man convicted of killing delivery driver
The state is also scheduled to execute Jamie Mills by lethal injection on May 30.