Louisiana Man to be Executed Tuesday by Nitrogen Gas – Court Refuses Claim of Unconstitutionality
BATON ROUGE, LA - A motion was filed earlier this month challenging the state of Louisiana's use of nitrogen gas for the execution of death row inmates by
Louisiana Can Carry Out First Nitrogen Gas Execution, Court Rules
Under the state's new procedure, Hoffman will be strapped to a gurney and forced to breathe pure nitrogen gas through a full-face respirator mask. The protocol is nearly identical to that of Alabama, which became the first state to use nitrogen hypoxia as a method of execution last year.
Execution of Louisiana death row inmate Jessie Hoffman scheduled for Tuesday
Louisiana death row inmate Jessie Hoffman is one step closer to his execution, which is scheduled for Tuesday.
Appeals court says Louisiana can carry out the state’s first nitrogen gas execution next week
Louisiana’s first execution using nitrogen gas is set to move forward as planned after a federal appeals court overturned a lower judge’s ruling Friday.
Execution of Louisiana death row inmate Jessie Hoffman set after court ruling
"The United State Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has sided with Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office in overturning the Middle District of Louisiana’s injunction against convicted killer and rapist Jessie Hoffman’s execution," the statement said.
Court overturns injunction in case of death row inmate
The United State Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has sided with Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office in overturning the injunction against Jessie Hoffman’s execution.
Judge blocks Louisiana's 1st nitrogen gas execution over possible 'pain and terror'
Chief District Judge Shelly Dick's ruling came a week before Jessie Hoffman was set to be executed by nitrogen gas at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.
Louisiana Halts Nitrogen Gas Execution After Judge Agrees with Lawyers Claiming Method Akin to Torture
Lawyers for Jessie Hoffman Jr. argued that using nitrogen hypoxia to put him to death would violate his constitutional rights
Legal battle continues over Louisiana’s first nitrogen gas execution
A federal judge blocked Louisiana’s first nitrogen gas execution, citing concerns over cruel and unusual punishment. The state immediately appealed, arguing the method has been upheld by the U.S.
Federal judge halts execution of Louisiana death row inmate Jessie Hoffman
A federal judge has blocked the execution of death row inmate Jessie Hoffman, citing concerns that nitrogen hypoxia would cause severe psychological pain and violate his constitutional rights.
Louisiana's first nitrogen gas execution blocked by federal judge
A federal judge temporarily blocked Louisiana's first execution in 15 years after lawyers for the man argued nitrogen hypoxia would violate his constitutional rights.
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Execution of Jessie Hoffman Jr. approved by 5th Circuit
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Death Row Inmate Who Robbed, Raped, Kidnapped And Killed A Woman Expects To Be Executed In A ‘Humane’ Way
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Husband of Jessie Hoffman's victim torn over his execution: 'His death will not provide closure'
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Hoffman execution postponed on constitutional grounds
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