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SF politics

South Carolina cop killer chooses execution by firing squad

fromwww.dw.com

US executes man by firing squad for first time in 15 years DW 03/08/2025

The execution of Brad Sigmon by firing squad highlights ongoing controversies over death penalty methods in the US.

fromThe Washington Post

First firing squad execution in 15 years carried out in South Carolina

Brad Keith Sigmon was executed by firing squad in South Carolina, marking the state's first use of this method and highlighting complexities of the death penalty.

from6abc Philadelphia

How South Carolina firing squad works

Brad Sigmon's execution will be the U.S.'s first firing squad execution in 15 years, transitioning from traditional lethal methods.

South Carolina Inmate Set to Be Executed by Firing Squad

South Carolina plans to execute Brad Sigmon via firing squad, a method not used since 2010, amid concerns over lethal injection.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

3 weeks ago

US politics

Utah judge schedules execution by firing squad for a man with dementia

fromNew York Post

SF politics

South Carolina cop killer chooses execution by firing squad

fromwww.dw.com

US executes man by firing squad for first time in 15 years DW 03/08/2025

The execution of Brad Sigmon by firing squad highlights ongoing controversies over death penalty methods in the US.

fromThe Washington Post

First firing squad execution in 15 years carried out in South Carolina

Brad Keith Sigmon was executed by firing squad in South Carolina, marking the state's first use of this method and highlighting complexities of the death penalty.

from6abc Philadelphia

How South Carolina firing squad works

Brad Sigmon's execution will be the U.S.'s first firing squad execution in 15 years, transitioning from traditional lethal methods.

US news

South Carolina Inmate Set to Be Executed by Firing Squad

Black Lives Matter

South Carolina firing squad 'botched' execution of cop killer Mikal Mahdi as bullets missed heart, left him alive 'longer than was intended'

fromwww.npr.org

US news

A South Carolina prisoner is the first executed by a firing squad in 15 years

fromNew York Post

2 months ago

Black Lives Matter

South Carolina firing squad 'botched' execution of cop killer Mikal Mahdi as bullets missed heart, left him alive 'longer than was intended'

fromwww.npr.org

US news

A South Carolina prisoner is the first executed by a firing squad in 15 years

A firing squad tried to shoot a prisoner in the heart. They missed, autopsy indicates

The execution of Mikal Mahdi was reportedly botched as none of the bullets hit his heart, causing prolonged suffering.

#capital-punishment

2 months ago

SF politics

Revealed: Autopsy suggests South Carolina botched firing squad execution

3 months ago

SF politics

The return of the firing squad is a defeat for death penalty supporters | Austin Sarat

US news

Firing Squad Execution Witness Recounts Experience: A Rifle Crack, Then Silence

Writing

Etched in my mind': witness to South Carolina firing squad execution describes killing

Witnessing executions profoundly impacts journalists, leaving lasting psychological impressions and raising ethical questions about capital punishment methods.

South Carolina moves ahead with cruel' firing squad execution despite outcry

South Carolina's upcoming execution by firing squad raises ethical and safety concerns, reflecting a contentious revival of capital punishment after a long hiatus.

2 months ago

SF politics

Revealed: Autopsy suggests South Carolina botched firing squad execution

3 months ago

The return of the firing squad is a defeat for death penalty supporters | Austin Sarat

South Carolina's execution of Mikal Mahdi by firing squad marks a troubling resurgence of this method in capital punishment.

US news

Firing Squad Execution Witness Recounts Experience: A Rifle Crack, Then Silence

Writing

Etched in my mind': witness to South Carolina firing squad execution describes killing

Witnessing executions profoundly impacts journalists, leaving lasting psychological impressions and raising ethical questions about capital punishment methods.

South Carolina moves ahead with cruel' firing squad execution despite outcry

South Carolina's upcoming execution by firing squad raises ethical and safety concerns, reflecting a contentious revival of capital punishment after a long hiatus.

more#capital-punishment

Second South Carolina man chooses to die by firing squad

During the 50 years prior, only three prisoners in Utah were executed by firing squad, marking a rare return to this method in the U.S.

Black Lives Matter

First firing squad execution in 15 years to be carried out in US

Brad Sigmon is scheduled to be executed by firing squad, making him the first in 15 years in the US.

South Carolina court clears way for first execution by firing squad in 15 years

South Carolina's Supreme Court allowed Brad Sigmon's execution by firing squad, rejecting appeals regarding lethal injection drug transparency.

fromeuronews

First firing squad execution in 15 years to be carried out in US

Brad Sigmon is scheduled to be executed by firing squad, making him the first in 15 years in the US.

South Carolina court clears way for first execution by firing squad in 15 years

South Carolina's Supreme Court allowed Brad Sigmon's execution by firing squad, rejecting appeals regarding lethal injection drug transparency.

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Law

Firing squad could become Idaho's main execution method if governor signs bill

Idaho may soon switch to firing squads as the primary execution method, pending Governor's approval.

fromwww.npr.org

South Carolina plans to carry out a firing squad execution. Is it safe for witnesses?

South Carolina's upcoming firing squad execution raises significant safety concerns for participants and witnesses.

Social justice