Prisons Alabama carries out first execution by nitrogen hypoxia "An unbelievable evil was unleashed tonight in Alabama," Smith's spiritual adviser said. "That was torture." Patrick DarringtonJanuary 26, 2024
Courts Court allows nitrogen gas execution to proceed Judges for the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a 2-1 decision to deny Smith’s appeal for a preliminary injunction. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 25, 2024
Prisons Former governor wants Alabama to stop execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith Former Gov. Don Siegelman said he thinks Alabama leaders, including Gov. Kay Ivey, will regret not taking action to stop Smith's execution. Josh MoonJanuary 24, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama faces moral test in Smith’s case amid legal contradictions This rush to execute before revisiting a condemned practice not only appears hypocritical but also cruel. Bill BrittJanuary 22, 2024
Prisons Execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith halted after failed attempt to find vein Commissioner John Hamm assured Ivey that the Department of Corrections was prepared to carry out the death sentence successfully, only to fail again. Bill BrittNovember 18, 2022
Courts Last-second amendment could lead to the execution of Alabama prisoner A last-second amendment meant that a ban on judges overriding the wishes of juries to impose the death penalty wouldn't be retroactive. Josh MoonNovember 17, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | A call for justice, not a cry for mercy for Kenneth Eugene Smith Gov. Kay Ivey can pause Smith’s execution giving the Legislature time to decide if a 2017 law should have been retroactive. Bill BrittNovember 16, 2022