Nitrogen hypoxia discontinued in euthanizing animals, why is it ok for humans?
A group of veterinarians and animal welfare providers in Louisiana gathered to share their opposition to the state's decision ...
Louisiana death row inmate files suit to halt execution over use of nitrogen gas
BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) - A Louisiana death row inmate scheduled to be the state’s first execution in 15 years had filed a ...
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Jewish advocates in New Orleans want use of nitrogen gas banned in Louisiana executions
Jeff Landry to turn away from the method, and for the state to ban its use. The state announced a new protocol that includes ...
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Louisiana death row inmate files lawsuit to block March 18 execution by nitrogen gas
The latest lawsuit, filed in Louisiana's Middle District Court, says the state has refused to release the execution protocol to Hoffman, depriving him of his rights. It also alleges executing Hoffman ...
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Execution witness challenges Arkansas bill allowing nitrogen hypoxia method
After having been convicted of a murder in 1988, Kenny Smith was put to death by a never-before-used method— nitrogen ...
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Louisiana’s Oldest Death Row Inmate Dies Weeks Before Scheduled Execution by Nitrogen Hypoxia
Death row inmate 81-year-old Christopher Sepulvado was set to die for the 1992 beating and scalding death of his 6-year-old ...
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Louisiana Governor to Restart Executions Using Nitrogen Gas
BATON ROUGE, LA – After a 15-year hiatus, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has announced his administration’s intent to resume ...