Published 1 year ago

Alabama should put a moratorium on executions

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has asked for an effective moratorium on executions in the state. Ivey couched her request for a moratorium as a means of getting justice for the families of crime victims. Alabama prisons commissioner John Hamm said his department is fully committed to Ivey's plan.

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Alabama Live

Gov. Kay Ivey orders moratorium on executions in Alabama

The governor ordered a "top-to-bottom" review of the state's execution process. She didn't provide a timeline.

1 year ago

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WAAY-TV

‘We’ve got to get this right’: Gov. Kay Ivey orders pause on executions in Alabama

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced she wants to temporarily pause executions.

1 year ago·Huntsville, United States

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Alabama Political Reporter

Alabama should put a moratorium on executions

Maybe Alabama just shouldn’t attempt to execute anyone else. I know, I know – a completely crazy idea in this all-life-is-sacred state, but hear me out for a minute. Because on Thursday evening, Alabama botched yet another execution. This time, the crack staff at Holman Correctional Facility took so long to find a vein in order to administer the poisonous cocktail that would end the life of Kenneth Eugene Smith, they had to call the whole thing …

1 year ago

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