Alabama Pausing Executions after Third Failed Lethal Injection
Gov. Kay Ivey is ordering a top-to-bottom review of the state’s execution protocol after three failed lethal injections.
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UPDATE: Alabama Calls Off Execution after Difficulties Inserting IV
The State of Alabama called off the scheduled execution of a man convicted in the 1988 murder-for-hire slaying of a preacher’s wife after the state had trouble establishing venous access.
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit over Upcoming Alabama Lethal Injection
A federal judge dismissed an inmate’s claim seeking to block his upcoming execution in Alabama because of reported problems at a recent lethal injection.
Alabama Seeks New Execution Date for Alan Eugene Miller
Alabama is asking a court to swiftly set a new execution date for Alan Eugene Miller, who had his lethal injection called off last month after multiple failed attempts to connect an intravenous line to his veins.
Alabama Halts Execution Because of Time, IV Access Concerns
Alabama officials called off the Thursday lethal injection of a man convicted in a 1999 workplace shooting because of time concerns and trouble accessing the inmate’s veins.
U.S. Supreme Court Says Alabama Can Execute Alan Miller by Lethal Injection
A divided U.S. Supreme Court said Alabama can proceed with the execution of an inmate convicted in a 1999 workplace shooting.
UPDATE: Appeals Court Blocks Alabama from Executing Inmate by Lethal Injection
A federal appeals court has rejected Alabama’s attempt to proceed with the execution of an inmate who claims the state lost his paperwork selecting an alternative to lethal injection.
UPDATE: Alabama Asks Appeals Court to Let Execution Go Forward
The State of Alabama is asking a federal appeals court to let it proceed with a lethal injection this week, arguing there is no evidence to corroborate the prisoner’s claim that he selected another execution method.
Federal Judge Blocks Scheduled Alabama Execution
A federal judge has blocked Alabama from executing an inmate who says the state lost his paperwork requesting an alternative to lethal injection.
UPDATE: State Tells Federal Judge It’s Not Ready to Execute by Nitrogen Hypoxia
State officials say they are not ready to carry out an execution by nitrogen hypoxia, but said the Department of Corrections has completed many of the preparations for using the untested execution method.
