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Louisiana Governor Announces Intent to Resume Death Row Executions

Gov. Jeff Landry commits to exploring new execution methods, citing obligations to victims' families.

  • Louisiana has not conducted a death row execution since 2010, but Gov. Jeff Landry signals a potential return to capital punishment.
  • Landry emphasizes commitment to victims' families and the fulfillment of 'contractual obligations' following death sentences.
  • Around 60 inmates currently on Louisiana's death row face stalled executions due to legal challenges and drug shortages.
  • Alabama's recent execution using nitrogen gas sparks interest in alternative execution methods among states, including Louisiana.
  • A special legislative session is planned to address crime, with capital punishment expected to be a key topic of discussion.
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