As the state of Kentucky moves towards a new method of execution, at least three death row inmates could be nearing their dates. Governor Beshear's office already has requests to set dates for two inmates and a third man out of direct appeals in his case.
Kentucky is implementing lethal injection by one or two drugs, depending upon the availability of the narcotics, after a judge ordered the state to abandon or be prepared to defend using the old three-drug mixture. The change takes effect February 1st.
A spokeswoman for the Governor says until an injunction suspending all executions is lifted, the Governor can't move on carrying out a death sentence. Before setting execution dates, the state must go back before a judge to have the injunction lifted.
Kentucky is implementing lethal injection by one or two drugs, depending upon the availability of the narcotics, after a judge ordered the state to abandon or be prepared to defend using the old three-drug mixture. The change takes effect February 1st.
A spokeswoman for the Governor says until an injunction suspending all executions is lifted, the Governor can't move on carrying out a death sentence. Before setting execution dates, the state must go back before a judge to have the injunction lifted.
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