The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution clearly states that Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. The Amendment was originally designed for the federal government, but the section about cruel and unusual punishment was adopted by the states. The execution that happened in Arizona… Continue reading Cruel and Unusual Punishment Exhibited in Arizona’s Botched Execution
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Court Rules – Arizona Man Cannot Be Executed Until Drug’s Origin is Known
Joseph Wood – (image source: AP/Arizona Department of Corrections) The ruling came from The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Saturday. Arizona is set to execute Joseph Wood on Wednesday, but as of now, that execution is on hold until the source of the drugs are revealed. Joseph Wood, who killed his estranged girlfriend, Debra… Continue reading Court Rules – Arizona Man Cannot Be Executed Until Drug’s Origin is Known
John Oliver – Why The Death Penalty Is Like a McRib – Video
With a backdrop like what happen in Oklahoma last Tuesday with the botched execution, media outlets far and wide are making their feelings and opinions known about the death penalty. But I’m choosing to highlight the thoughts and ideas of a comedian. Why? Because the ideas expressed I think, best represent where this country should… Continue reading John Oliver – Why The Death Penalty Is Like a McRib – Video
Botched Execution Left Man in 40 Minutes of Agony Before He Died
Clayton Lockett spent forty minutes writhing in agony before dying of a heart attack A death row inmate spent forty minutes writhing in agony before dying of a heart attack following a new cocktail of drugs administered in a lethal injection on Tuesday night. Oklahoma prison officials halted Clayton Lockett’s execution after the left the… Continue reading Botched Execution Left Man in 40 Minutes of Agony Before He Died