Judge reopens challenge to Louisiana execution protocol as state prepares to use nitrogen gas
A federal judge has reopened a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s execution protocol as the state prepares to carry out the death penalty using nitrogen gas in the coming weeks.
Louisiana resumes executions after 15-year pause, approves use of nitrogen gas method
Gov. Jeff Landry announced the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections has implemented protocol to carry out death sentences using nitrogen gas.
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After 15 years without executions, Louisiana ready to resume them using gas, Jeff Landry says
Staff at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola ... medical monitors will be attached to the inmate to evaluate the relevant vital signs," the summary says. "The inmate will be offered ...
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Louisiana resumes executions after 15-year pause, approves use of nitrogen gas method
The Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola will carry out ... medical monitors will be attached to the inmate to evaluate the relevant vital signs," the summary says. "The inmate will be offered ...