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US news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

South Carolina Inmate Set to Be Executed by Firing Squad

South Carolina plans to execute prisoner Brad Sigmon using a rare firing squad method, not seen in the U.S. since 2010.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses to Be Executed by a Firing Squad

A South Carolina man has chosen death by firing squad, marking a historic use of this execution method in the state.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

South Carolina Inmate Set to Be Executed by Firing Squad

South Carolina plans to execute prisoner Brad Sigmon using a rare firing squad method, not seen in the U.S. since 2010.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses to Be Executed by a Firing Squad

A South Carolina man has chosen death by firing squad, marking a historic use of this execution method in the state.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

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.
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Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

South Carolina man to be killed in US's first firing squad execution in 15 years

Brad Sigmon, on death row in South Carolina, has chosen execution by firing squad, reviving this method after 15 years.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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.
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'

Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

South Carolina man to be killed in US's first firing squad execution in 15 years

Brad Sigmon, on death row in South Carolina, has chosen execution by firing squad, reviving this method after 15 years.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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.
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'

Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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.
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