Alabama to execute man using nitrogen gas, a first in the US
Alabama is closer to becoming the first state to attempt an execution by nitrogen gas, although there will be a legal fight before it is used.
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Alabama is closer to becoming the first state to attempt an execution by nitrogen gas, although there will be a legal fight before it is used.
Alabama has set a January execution date for what would be the nation's first attempt to put an inmate to death using nitrogen gas.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has earmarked a January 25 date for Kenneth Smith's execution.
Alabama has set a January execution date for what would be the nation's first attempt to put an inmate to death using nitrogen gas.
Although it's authorized in two other states, the proposed nitrogen gas execution method has never been used to carry out a death sentence.