Louisiana Governor Announces Intent to Resume Death Row Executions
Gov. Jeff Landry commits to exploring new execution methods, citing obligations to victims' families.
- Louisiana has not conducted a death row execution since 2010, but Gov. Jeff Landry signals a potential return to capital punishment.
- Landry emphasizes commitment to victims' families and the fulfillment of 'contractual obligations' following death sentences.
- Around 60 inmates currently on Louisiana's death row face stalled executions due to legal challenges and drug shortages.
- Alabama's recent execution using nitrogen gas sparks interest in alternative execution methods among states, including Louisiana.
- A special legislative session is planned to address crime, with capital punishment expected to be a key topic of discussion.