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CRIMEJun 23 · 07:00 UTCOHIO CAPITAL JOURNALRalph Chapoco

Alabama nitrogen gas ruling could reverberate beyond state

Federal courts blocked Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas in executions, ruling it causes unconstitutional suffering. The decision may discourage other states from adopting the method and could influence debates over alternative execution methods like firing squads.

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Jeffery LeepersonAlabama Department of Correctionsorganizationnitrogen gas executionstopicfederal courtsorganizationOhioplacefiring squadstopicJohn H. BlumepersonRobin M. MaherpersonDeath Penalty Information Centerorganization
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