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Idaho beefs up firing squad as Bryan Kohbeger trial nears
A new bill would make the firing squad Idaho's primary means of execution, after the state recently restored it as a backup amid struggles with lethal injection.
Idaho plans to bring back firing squad as ‘preferred method of execution’
Idaho is bringing back the firing squad. Lethal injection has been the legally specified method. But shortages of the necessary drugs and controversy surrounding their effectiveness have prompted the introduction of a new bill to the American state’s parliament.
‘Dignity for all’: Idaho bill proposes firing squad as state’s primary execution method
I see this bill as being less problematic with appeals in the courts,” said Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, who proposed the change in law.
Idaho Moves to Bring Back Firing Squads for Executions
Idaho lawmakers have introduced a bill to make a firing squad the primary method of execution in the state. Under Idaho law, lethal injection is the primary method, but executions by firing squad are allowed if executioners can't obtain the drugs required.
Idaho to consider firing squad as primary form of execution
Utah is the only state to have used firing squads in the past 50 years, according to the Death Penalty Information Center. Idaho’s neighboring state executed Ronnie Lee Gardner in 2010 by firing squad. Mississippi, Oklahoma and South Carolina also permit use of the firing squad as an alternative to lethal injection.
Bill introduced to make death by firing squad the main form of execution in Idaho
A bill was introduced to the Idaho Legislature to make death by firing squad the main style of execution in the state. Representative Bruce Skaug (R) and Senator Doug Ricks (R) presented it on Tuesday,
Idaho bill aims to use firing squad as primary form of execution
Currently, the state’s primary method of carrying out the death penalty is lethal injection, and the firing squad is to be used if the chemicals for lethal injection cannot be obtained.
KOHBERGER BACK IN COURT AS IDAHO BRINGS BACK FIRING SQUAD
Will a home invasion just miles from the Idaho murder site give Bryan Kohberger’s defense team an alternative suspect in the deaths of four Moscow students? Many speculate that the similarities between the crimes may support a “some other dude did it” defense.
Idaho murders: Bryan Kohberger back in court for evidence hearing
Bryan Kohberger's attorneys were back in court, fighting to get key evidence tossed out ahead of his murder trial scheduled for this summer.
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