Federal court hears arguments for blocking third nitrogen execution
Alabama is set to carry out the nation’s third execution using nitrogen gas. Still, the method is scrutinized, with critics warning that it has not been adequately tested or studied for all of the potential risks.
Federal appeals court won’t block upcoming nitrogen gas execution in Alabama
The 11th U.S. Court of Appeals swiftly affirmed a lower court’s decision to let Carey Dale Grayson’s execution proceed. Grayson had sought a preliminary injunction to block the execution.
Federal appeals court allows Alabama nitrogen gas execution to proceed
Grayson, 49, is set to die Nov. 21, within a 30-hour timeframe. He was convicted with three other men for the brutal Feb. 22, 1994, slaying and mutilation of Vicki Lynn DeBlieux.
Alabama looks to carry out third nitrogen execution as critics say method needs more scrutiny
It involves placing a respirator gas mask over the inmate’s face to replace breathable air with pure nitrogen gas, causing death by lack of oxygen. The 11th U.S. Court of Appeals heard arguments Monday in a request to block the execution. Lawyers for ...
Federal appeals court denies Carey Dale Grayson appeal to stay execution
A federal appeals court Monday rejected the appeal of an Alabama death row inmate scheduled to be executed on Thursday. The three-panel judge denied Carey Dale Grayson’s request for a preliminary injunction against Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas execution,
Alabama can proceed with nitrogen gas execution of Carey Dale Grayson this month, judge rules
Carey Dale Grayson is set to die Nov. 21. He was convicted of the brutal Feb. 22, 1994, slaying and mutilation of Vicki Lynn DeBlieux.
Alabama looks to carry out third nitrogen execution, critics say method needs more scrutiny
Alabama is planning to carry out the nation’s third execution with nitrogen gas. The move comes as critics argue the method needs more scrutiny before it is used to put another person to death. Carey Dale Grayson,
Alabama to execute Carey Dale Grayson this week for murder of hitchhiker
Alabama is set to execute Carey Dale Grayson by nitrogen gas hypoxia Thursday evening for a brutal Jefferson County murder. It would be the state's sixth execution for the year and third in two months.
Planned Nitrogen Execution of Carey Dale Grayson Can Proceed, Judge Says
U.S. District Judge R. Austin Huffaker Jr. denied an attempt to prevent Alabama from using nitrogen gas to execute Grayson.
Judge refuses to block nation's third scheduled nitrogen execution
A judge on Wednesday refused to stop the nation’s third scheduled execution by nitrogen gas that is planned in Alabama for ...