AltWeeklies Wire

Lawsuit Claims Lethal Injection Is Unconstitutionalnew

A federal lawsuit argues that Missouri's method of execution is a "cruel and unusual punishment." Lawyers for a Death Row inmate contend that one of the drugs administered, Pavulon, leaves the person being executed completely paralyzed but fully conscious and susceptible to pain.
Riverfront Times  |  Malcolm Gay  |  12-21-2004  |  Crime & Justice

Narrow Search

Category

Hot Topics

Narrow by Date

  • Last 7 Days
  • Last 30 Days
  • Select a Date Range