The Justice Department announced September execution dates for two more people on Federal Death Row in what would be the sixth and seventh federal executions this summer after a 17-year hiatus. Executions scheduled today: William LeCroy – September 22 Christopher Vialva – September 24 Executions already scheduled: Lezmond Mitchell – August 26 Keith Nelson – August 28 Executions carried out…
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Despite Opposition, Federal Government Sets Execution for Only Native American on Federal Death Row
Despite opposition from the Navajo Nation and some members of the victims’ family, the U.S. government has set an execution date for Lezmond Mitchell for August 26, 2020. Mr. Mitchell, a Navajo, is the only Native American on federal death row. Should this execution proceed, it will be the first time in modern American history…
Torture for All: First Federal Execution in 17 Years
Daniel Lee was pronounced dead this morning (07-14-2020) at 8:07am at the Federal Prison in Terre Haute. His execution had been scheduled for 4:00pm the day before. Time and time again, the execution was stayed and then lifted. At 2:00am the U.S. Supreme court voted 5-4 to lift the stay. At 4:00am Daniel Lee was strapped…