Alabama to Proceed with Second Nitrogen Gas Execution After Settlement
Death row inmate Alan Miller drops lawsuit, allowing execution to move forward despite concerns over the method's humanity.
Overview
- Alan Miller's execution is scheduled between September 26 and 27 after he agreed to a confidential settlement with Alabama.
- Miller's lawsuit cited the January execution of Kenneth Smith, raising concerns about potential cruel and unusual punishment.
- Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall claims the settlement confirms the nitrogen hypoxia method is reliable and humane.
- Miller proposed changes to the execution protocol, including using medical-grade nitrogen and having a trained professional monitor the process.
- The state previously attempted to execute Miller by lethal injection but failed to establish an IV line.