South Carolina Inmate's Execution Method Chosen by Lawyer

Freddie Owens' attorney opts for lethal injection due to religious and ethical concerns.

Owens' Muslim faith prevents him from choosing his own execution method, equating it to suicide.
Attorney Emily Paavola made the decision to avoid the electric chair, which Owens opposed.
South Carolina resumed executions after a 13-year hiatus with a new lethal injection procedure.
The state Supreme Court ruled that the provided information on the drug was sufficient despite objections.
Owens' legal team continues to seek delays, citing unresolved issues from his original trial.