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Louisiana death row inmate challenges nitrogen gas

Federal judge halts Louisiana's first nitrogen gas execution, state says it will appeal

A federal judge halted Louisiana from immediately moving forward with the state's nitrogen gas execution of death row inmate Jessie Hoffman Jr.

USA TODAY on MSN · 9h

Judge blocks Louisiana's 1st nitrogen gas execution over possible 'pain and terror'

Chief District Judge Shelly Dick's ruling came a week before Jessie Hoffman was set to be executed by nitrogen gas at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.

Axios on MSN · 9h

Louisiana death row inmate challenges nitrogen gas as execution method

The man poised to become the first Louisiana death row inmate executed in 15 years scored a significant win Tuesday as he challenges the state's plan to use nitrogen hypoxia to carry out his death sentence.

The Mirror US on MSN · 8h

Judge blocks Louisiana’s first nitrogen gas execution after killer pleaded for 'humane' death

U.S. District Court Judge Shelly Dick issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday, stopping the state from immediately moving forward with the execution of Jessie Hoffman Jr.

WWL Radio New Orleans on MSN · 10h

Louisiana execution delayed pending hearing on nitrogen asphyxiation

A federal judge in Baton Rouge has blocked next week’s scheduled execution of a convicted murderer in Louisiana. Judge Shelley Dick issued a preliminary injunction against the state using nitrogen asphyxiation to execute Jessie Hoffman Jr.

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Louisiana AG pushes for harsher sentence for Danette Colbert in prior fraud case

Colbert was on probation when she was arrested last month in Jefferson Parish on fraud charges in the death investigation of ...

10hon MSN

Louisiana attorney general to file motion on sentencing in Colbert case

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is taking over one of the court cases against Danette Colbert. She’s the woman arrested in connection with the death of a Kansas City reporter who was ...

FOX 5 New York7d

Some Mardi Gras 2025 celebrations canceled in Louisiana due to severe weather

Mardi Gras festivities were underway early Tuesday in New Orleans despite a forecast of severe weather expected later in the ...

The Advocate8d

Staff changes on the way at Louisiana First News; Max's medical drama 'The Pitt' renewed

Louisiana First News, formerly BRProud, is produced by Nexstar Media Group stations in Baton Rouge and can be seen on WGMB, ...

4don MSN

Louisiana student died after being punched in hazing ritual, police say

Baton Rouge police confirmed Southern University student Caleb Wilson died after being punched in the chest multiple times ...

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Louisiana execution protocol unsealed: Here’s how the state plans to use nitrogen gas

Louisiana First News has reviewed the document. Here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways. The protocol outlines a structured, multi-phase process that begins 30 days before execution and ...

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