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Controversial Execution of Alabama Inmate Sparks Debate on Justice and Humanity

Carey Dale Grayson was executed in Alabama using nitrogen gas for the 1994 murder of hitchhiker Vickie Deblieux, marking the third use of this method in the US. Despite legal challenges to the constitutionality of nitrogen hypoxia, the execution proceeded, drawing criticism from Deblieux's daughter, Jodi Haley, who condemned the act and highlighted Grayson's troubled past. Grayson was the only one of four teenagers involved in the murder to receive the death penalty. The case has sparked debate over the ethics and effectiveness of new execution methods.

via BBC.com|

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human-rights1 year ago•2 min saved

Iran's Executions Reach Near-Decade High, Instilling Societal Fear

Human rights groups report a 43% increase in executions in Iran in 2023, with 834 people executed, the highest count in nine years. The surge is linked to widespread protests following the death of Mahsa Amini, with at least nine protesters executed and a significant increase in drug offense executions. Executions of Balochi Sunni minority members also rose, and public executions tripled. The regime is accused of using capital punishment to instill fear and maintain control, with criticism directed at the lack of international outrage.

via Ynetnews|

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world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"UN Condemns Alabama's Planned First Nitrogen Gas Execution as Inhumane"

The United Nations Human Rights Council is intervening to prevent Alabama from conducting the first nitrogen gas execution in the U.S., scheduled for January 25. U.N. experts argue that the method may result in a "painful and humiliating death" and could violate international anti-torture conventions. Despite the lack of evidence presented by the U.N. experts on the suffering caused by nitrogen hypoxia, they are concerned about the U.S.'s continued use of the death penalty. The execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith, convicted for a 1988 murder-for-hire, is under scrutiny, especially after a failed lethal injection attempt in November 2022. Additionally, there are safety concerns for those present during the execution, including spiritual advisers who must sign a waiver to be in the room.

via Fox News|

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human-rights2 years ago•1 min saved

"UN Experts Decry Alabama's Upcoming Nitrogen Gas Execution as Potential 'Torture'"

United Nations experts have urged the United States to refrain from executing inmate Kenneth Smith by nitrogen hypoxia, a method they fear could cause "cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or even torture." Smith, who was involved in a murder-for-hire in 1988, survived a botched lethal injection in November 2022. His upcoming execution in Alabama would be the first use of nitrogen hypoxia, raising concerns about its constitutionality and the potential for "painful and humiliating death."

via Reuters|

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