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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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
2 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.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 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
2 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
2 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.nytimes.com
2 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
2 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.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 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
2 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
2 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.
#capital-punishment
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

SC man is set to become the first murderer executed by firing squad in 15 years

Brad Sigmon might become the first person executed by firing squad in the US since 2010 due to concerns over other execution methods.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The return of the firing squad is a defeat for death penalty supporters | Austin Sarat

South Carolina's execution of Mikal Mahdi by firing squad marks a troubling resurgence of this method in capital punishment.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

SC man is set to become the first murderer executed by firing squad in 15 years

Brad Sigmon might become the first person executed by firing squad in the US since 2010 due to concerns over other execution methods.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The return of the firing squad is a defeat for death penalty supporters | Austin Sarat

South Carolina's execution of Mikal Mahdi by firing squad marks a troubling resurgence of this method in capital punishment.
#execution-methods
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 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.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Firing squad could become Idaho's main execution method if governor signs bill

Idaho may soon switch to firing squads as the primary execution method, pending Governor's approval.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 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.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Firing squad could become Idaho's main execution method if governor signs bill

Idaho may soon switch to firing squads as the primary execution method, pending Governor's approval.
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