US lawyers say man on death row could be executed with expired lethal drugs
Lawyers for a Tennessee death row inmate are concerned that the state may use expired lethal injection drugs for his upcoming execution. The Tennessee Department of Correction has not confirmed whether the drugs are expired, raising questions about the execution's safety and legality. This situation reflects broader issues in the U.S. regarding the availability and transparency of execution drugs.
- ▪Tony Carruthers is scheduled for execution on Thursday and his lawyers have raised concerns about the use of expired drugs.
- ▪The Tennessee Department of Correction has not disclosed whether the drugs for Carruthers' execution are expired.
- ▪Public opposition to executions has made it difficult for states to obtain lethal injection drugs, leading to delays and legal challenges.
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News|Death PenaltyUS lawyers say man on death row could be executed with expired lethal drugsExecution method has long raised questions about cruel and unusual punishment and botched executions.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA lethal injection chamber at Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Washington, US, on September 6, 2024 [Matt Mills McKnight/Reuters]By The Associated PressPublished On 20 May 202620 May 2026Lawyers for a Tennessee death row inmate say they are concerned the state may be planning to use expired lethal injection drugs at his execution on Thursday, amid growing concern across the country as states work to keep most information about their drugs…
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