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GA death row inmate fought for execution by firing squad

J.W. Ledford Jr., who was convicted of the brutal murder of his neighbor over 20 years ago, cited concerns over drugs used in the lethal injection protocol.

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Arkansas carries out nation’s first double execution in 17 years

So far, three of the eight death row inmates scheduled to die in an 11-day window have been executed, with a fourth set for lethal injection Thursday.

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Arkansas preps for 8 executions in 10 days

Although the state has not had any executions in over a decade, the large number, short time, and the use of a controversial drug have many concerned.

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Florida prison mistakenly releases two convicts serving life sentences for shooting murders (VIDEO)

Two Florida state convicts, both sentenced to life for separate shooting deaths, were released from prison based on falsified documents as part of an elaborate escape plan. A vigorous manhunt has been initiated for 34-year-old Joseph Jenkins and 34-year-old Charles Walker, after authorities were notified of the paperwork snafu that allowed for their release, CNN […]

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