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law1 month ago•1 min saved

Supreme Court blocks Alabama's nitrogen hypoxia execution bid

The U.S. Supreme Court denied Alabama's emergency request to execute Jeffery Lee by nitrogen hypoxia after two lower courts blocked the method; the unsigned order provided no explanation, though Justices Thomas, Alito and Gorsuch dissented. Alabama has used nitrogen gas in several executions since 2024, but a federal judge recently banned the method due to evidence of distress, and Lee, 49, who was to be executed at 6 pm local time, had his scheduled execution halted.

via BBC|

#alabama #capital-punishment #death-penalty

law-and-justice1 month ago•6 min saved

Alabama nitrogen gas death penalty halted as court deems it cruel and unusual

A federal appeals court ruled Alabama’s nitrogen gas executions unconstitutional as cruel and unusual punishment, halting Jeffery Lee’s planned execution and sending the case back for review. The state is likely to appeal, potentially to the Supreme Court, while alternatives like lethal injection or a firing squad could be reconsidered depending on court outcomes.

via NBC News|

#11th-circuit #alabama #cruel-and-unusual

us-news1 month ago•5 min saved

Federal judge blocks Alabama's nitrogen hypoxia executions as cruel and unusual

A federal judge permanently blocked Alabama from executing death-row inmate Jeffrey Lee by nitrogen hypoxia, ruling the method violates the Eighth Amendment and subjects inmates to severe distress and suffocation risk for minutes. The ruling overturns a prior decision, allows a potential firing-squad alternative, and sets the stage for appeals and possible Supreme Court review with broader implications for nitrogen gas executions in other states.

via CBS News|

#alabama #death-penalty #eighth-amendment

law1 month ago•4 min saved

Judge Rules Nitrogen-Hypoxia Executions Constitutional

A federal judge ruled that Alabama's nitrogen-hypoxia executions do not violate the Eighth Amendment, finding that while the method can cause severe air hunger for 1–3 minutes, it does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment. The decision allows Alabama to continue using nitrogen gas, with the next scheduled execution on June 11, and an appeal from Lee anticipated.

via CBS News|

#alabama #death-penalty #eighth-amendment

law9 months ago•2 min saved

Debate Over Nitrogen Gas Executions Continues Amid Controversy

The Supreme Court's three liberal justices criticized nitrogen hypoxia executions, describing them as causing psychological terror and excruciating suffocation, and argued they likely violate the Eighth Amendment. Justice Sotomayor highlighted the prolonged suffocation experience, emphasizing the method's cruelty, as the Court declined to halt the execution of Anthony Boyd, who was executed using this method in Alabama.

via CNN|

#cruel-and-unusual-punishment #death-penalty #law

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Alabama inmate protests upcoming nitrogen execution, claims innocence

Anthony Boyd, an Alabama inmate on death row for a 1993 murder, maintains his innocence as he faces execution by nitrogen hypoxia, a controversial method, amid ongoing debates about his guilt and the justice system.

via CBS News|

#alabama #death-penalty #inmate

capital-punishment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Alabama Pursues Second Nitrogen Gas Execution Amid Opposition"

Alabama seeks approval from the state's Supreme Court to carry out death row inmate Alan Eugene Miller's execution using nitrogen hypoxia, a method that was recently used for the first time in the state. Miller's previous lethal injection execution attempt was called off due to technical difficulties, and he subsequently filed a federal lawsuit against death by lethal injection. The state's highest court ruled that Miller's execution could only take place using nitrogen hypoxia, a decision the Alabama Department of Corrections eventually accepted. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a request for Miller's execution, stating that it is the appropriate time to carry out his sentence.

via CBS News|

#alabama #capital-punishment #death-penalty

law-and-crime2 years ago•6 min saved

"Controversy Surrounds Nitrogen Gas Executions as Kenneth Smith's Case Sparks Outcry"

Kenneth Eugene Smith becomes the first person in the US to be executed by nitrogen gas, with his death taking 22 minutes and drawing condemnation from the White House and the UN. Alabama's attorney general defends the execution, stating that it was "textbook" and will be used again, with 43 more death row inmates opting for nitrogen hypoxia. Smith was convicted in the 1988 murder-for-hire plot of Elizabeth Sennett, and her sons express forgiveness but note that nothing will bring their mother back. The execution raises ethical questions about the use of nitrogen gas as a method of execution.

via The Independent|

#alabama #death-row #execution

law-and-crime2 years ago•6 min saved

"Alabama's Nitrogen Gas Execution Sets Precedent for Other States"

Alabama carried out the first known execution using nitrogen hypoxia, putting inmate Kenneth Smith to death for a 1988 murder-for-hire. The state's attorney general expects more states to follow suit, despite concerns about potential pain or torture. The execution process involved fitting Smith with a mask and administering nitrogen, with witnesses describing his movements and breathing during the procedure. The White House and global human rights organizations have criticized the new method, while the victim's family sees it as a bittersweet act of justice.

via CNN|

#alabama #capital-punishment #execution

law-and-crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Alabama Attorney General Expects More Nitrogen Gas Executions Following Landmark First"

Alabama's attorney general, Steve Marshall, described the execution of convicted murderer Kenneth Eugene Smith using nitrogen hypoxia as "textbook" and indicated that the method will be used again. Smith had requested this method after surviving a botched lethal injection in 2022. The execution, which took place on Thursday, marked the first time nitrogen hypoxia was used for this purpose. Marshall apologized to the family of the victim for the delay in carrying out the sentence and stated that 43 other inmates in Alabama have requested execution by nitrogen hypoxia. He also expressed belief that other states will begin using this method.

via CBS News|

#alabama #attorney-general #death-penalty

law-and-justice2 years ago•10 min saved

"Alabama Executes Death Row Inmate Using Nitrogen Gas in Landmark Case"

Contract killer Kenneth Eugene Smith was executed by nitrogen hypoxia in Alabama, the first execution of its kind, following a statement from the Attorney General and Governor Kay Ivey. The execution has been condemned by Amnesty International, citing concerns about the new, untested method and calling for a moratorium on the death penalty. Smith's execution took about 22 minutes, during which he appeared to remain conscious for several minutes, and he made a final statement before his death.

via WVTM13 Birmingham|

#alabama #death-penalty #execution

law-and-crime2 years ago•5 min saved

"Alabama Executes Kenneth Smith Using Nitrogen Gas, Marking a New Era in Capital Punishment"

Alabama executed Kenneth Eugene Smith using nitrogen hypoxia, the first known execution of its kind. Smith, convicted for his role in a contract killing over three decades ago, was pronounced dead after experiencing involuntary shaking and writhing during the process. The execution faced legal battles and criticism from human rights advocates, with the U.S. Supreme Court rejecting Smith's final request for intervention. The method's use was controversial, with concerns raised about its potential for causing pain.

via The Washington Post|

#alabama #death-penalty #execution

us2 years ago•7 min saved

"Alabama Executes Kenneth Smith Using Nitrogen Gas in Landmark Death Penalty Case"

Alabama executed Kenneth Eugene Smith using nitrogen hypoxia, marking the first use of this controversial death penalty method in the United States. Smith, who had previously survived a botched lethal injection, was put to death for the 1989 murder of Elizabeth Dorlene Sennett. The execution faced legal challenges and criticism from human rights experts, but the Supreme Court allowed it to proceed. Smith's last words expressed disappointment in the state's actions, while his legal team criticized the use of a since-repealed statute to override the jury's recommendation for a life sentence.

via CBS News|

#alabama #death-penalty #execution

health2 years ago•1 min saved

"Understanding Nitrogen Hypoxia: The New Method of Execution in the U.S."

Alabama is set to execute a death row inmate using nitrogen gas, a method known as nitrogen hypoxia, which has never been used for capital punishment in the United States. While supporters claim it is fast and painless, the United Nations Human Rights Office has urged Alabama to stop the execution, citing concerns of potential torture and violation of human rights treaties. Nitrogen hypoxia involves inhaling nitrogen to induce unconsciousness and death from lack of oxygen, and Alabama's protocol involves strapping the inmate to a gurney and administering the gas through a mask in the state's execution chamber.

via The New York Times|

#alabama #capital-punishment #execution

law-and-crime2 years ago•7 min saved

"Alabama's Controversial Use of Nitrogen Hypoxia for Execution Sparks Debate"

Alabama is set to attempt the first-ever execution by nitrogen hypoxia, an untested method, on death row inmate Kenneth Eugene Smith, who was convicted for the murder of Elizabeth Sennett in 1988. Smith's lawyers and rights groups have raised concerns about the untested nature of the method and its potential for causing a painful death. Despite criticism, the execution is moving forward, with Smith facing a 30-hour time frame for the procedure. The use of nitrogen hypoxia has sparked debate about its constitutionality and ethical implications, with human rights organizations and UN Special Rapporteurs expressing opposition to the state's plan.

via Al Jazeera English|

#alabama #death-penalty #human-rights