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Ohio Inmate Who Survived Botched 2009 Execution Appeals 2nd Attempt
By theroot.com- Breanna Edwards
Published: 08/23/2016

A convicted Ohio murderer who survived a botched 2009 execution is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to declare a second attempt to put him to death as unconstitutional, the Associated Press reports.

According to the report, the lawyers of Romell Broom say that another attempt at the death penalty would be cruel and unusual punishment, as well as double jeopardy.

The AP notes that in March, the Ohio Supreme Court rejected Broom’s argument, with the state arguing that any errors occurred during the preparation for the execution and not with the actual procedure itself.

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