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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michelle Del Rey

Decision to execute Alabama inmate with nitrogen gas condemned by advocacy groups

Alabama Department of Corrections

A federal judge’s decision to allow the execution of an Alabama death row prisoner by nitrogen gas, the first of its kind anywhere in the world, has been condemned by advocacy groups.

Lawyers for Kenneth Eugene Smith say that the execution, which is now set to take place between 25 January and 26 January, violates his constitutional rights.

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