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 ...
Condemned South Carolina killer chooses to be executed by firing squad
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Condemned South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon has chosen to die next month by a firing squad. He would be ...
Inmate’s death reported at Rapides Parish Detention Center
An inmate’s death at the Rapides Parish Detention Center in downtown Alexandria is under investigation by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. RPSO said Kimberly Renee Goodman, 42, of Alexandria, was ...
6 inmates charged in connection with violent assaults at state prisons
The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) announced Friday six inmates have been charged with assault and battery in connection with three different incidents.
Colorado men arrested trying to send drugs into Louisiana prison with air cannon
Two Colorado men were recently apprehended outside a federal penitentiary in Louisiana before they could carry out a plan to ...
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Death penalty case revived in federal courts, raising questions about Louisiana execution methods
The move could affect plans to execute two prisoners in March. "This case has always been about Louisiana’s execution ...