Missouri Death Row Inmate Faces Execution Amid Controversy Over Potential 'Surgery Without Anesthesia'

Brian Dorsey's lawyers argue the execution method could violate his rights, as the state prepares for Tuesday's lethal injection.

Missouri Supreme Court denies stay of execution for Brian Dorsey, scheduled for lethal injection on Tuesday for 2006 double murder.
Lawyers argue Dorsey faces a high risk of undergoing a 'cutdown procedure' to find a vein for injection, which they say equates to surgery without anesthesia.
State insists 'cutdown procedures' are rarely used and that pain relief options are available, though lawyers claim these would be inadequate.
Concerns raised over potential violation of Dorsey's rights, including cruel and unusual punishment and hindrance to spiritual advisor access.
Over 70 corrections officers and community leaders have petitioned for clemency, citing Dorsey's good behavior in prison.