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Louisiana Halts Nitrogen Gas Execution

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 · 17h

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 · 19h

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.

People on MSN · 2h

Louisiana Halts Nitrogen Gas Execution After Judge Agrees With Lawyers Claiming Method Akin to Torture

Lawyers for Jessie Hoffman Jr. argued that using nitrogen hypoxia to put him to death would violate his constitutional rights

The Mirror US on MSN · 17h

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.

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 ...

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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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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, ...

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