"Revealed: Alabama Gas Execution Poses Witness Risk"

Alabama plans to execute a prisoner using nitrogen hypoxia, a method that has never been used before, raising concerns about potential harm to witnesses and violation of religious liberties. The prisoner's spiritual adviser was required to sign a waiver acknowledging the risk of exposure to the deadly gas and to stay at least three feet away from the prisoner, which may impede their ability to perform their spiritual duties. Critics argue that Alabama has not adequately prepared for the execution, and the use of nitrogen gas could pose serious threats to those nearby. The state's lack of transparency and safety precautions has raised concerns about the potential risks involved.