|
|
| Alabama judge: Stay of execution to remain in place |
| By enewscourier.com |
| Published: 01/06/2015 |
|
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The state of Alabama cannot execute a death-row inmate next month as planned because a 2-year-old stay of execution remains in place, a federal judge ruled Monday. Tommy Arthur was scheduled to be put to death on Feb. 19 in the state's first execution using a new combination of lethal-injection drugs. U.S. District Judge Keith Watkins noted that the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed Arthur's execution in 2012 after the prisoner challenged the combination of drugs the state was then using for executions as potentially cruel and unusual punishment. Watkins said that stay has not been lifted, and added that Arthur could amend his existing lawsuit to challenge the constitutionality of the state's new execution drugs. "We are pleased and relieved that a stay of execution remains in place, given the fundamental importance of ensuring that the mixture of drugs the state of Alabama proposes to use to execute Mr. Arthur be subject to judicial review," said Arthur's lead attorney, Suhana Han. Read More. |
Comments:
Login to let us know what you think
MARKETPLACE search vendors | advanced search
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
|
Waco has developed a reputation for a rocket-docket in patent litigation. It’s an important choice to find the right lawyer in Waco for your important patent litigation matter. When people in the know make the hire, they hire Dunnam & Dunnam. For nearly 100 years, people in Waco have hired the firm when the results matter. Waco IP Law Attorney at Dunnam & Dunnam are among the most respected in the Central Texas area. They have the experience in trials and mediations to guide your case in the right way. There are few important decisions at the outset of the case that can turn the tide in your favor. Choosing the right lawyer is one of them.