"Expanding Execution Methods: Ohio Considers Nitrogen Gas Following Alabama's Controversial Use"
TL;DR
Alabama's first execution using nitrogen gas did not go as planned, with witnesses describing a disturbing scene as the condemned man, Kenneth Smith, remained conscious for several minutes. Smith, convicted of murder in 1988, had previously survived a failed execution attempt. The use of nitrogen gas as an alternative to lethal injection has sparked controversy and raised questions about its effectiveness.
- A Select Few Witnessed Alabama's Nitrogen Execution. This Is What They Saw. The New York Times
- Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to allow execution by nitrogen gas following Alabama ABC News
- Ohio Bill Would Allow Nitrogen Gas Execution Method First Used in Alabama The New York Times
- The Supreme Court let Alabama torture someone to death. Slate
- Sister Helen Prejean: Alabama Just Showed Why We Must Kill the Death Penalty The Daily Beast
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