Alabama sets a date to execute a death row inmate by nitrogen gas, governor says, a method never used in the US

Alabama sets a date to execute a death row inmate by nitrogen gas, governor says, a method never used in the US

Kenneth Eugene Smith’s execution by lethal injection was abruptly canceled in November after the state couldn’t properly set the IV line before the warrant for execution expired. He asked the state to be put to death by nitrogen gas rather than lethal injection after what he called a botched execution.

Smith’s execution now is set to take place between January 25 and 26, according to a news release from Gov. Kay Ivey.

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