Court sides with AG Marshall – inmate set for first nitrogen execution in U.S.

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled in a 6-2 decision that the state is allowed to execute an inmate with nitrogen gas, which has never been used before to carry out an execution in the United States. “Elizabeth Sennett’s family has waited an unconscionable 35 years to see justice served,” Alabama Attorney General said in a statement. “Today, the Alabama Supreme Court cleared the way for Kenneth Eugene Smith to be executed by nitrogen hypoxia. Though the wait has been far too long, I am grateful that our capital litigators have nearly gotten this case to the finish line.” pic.twitter.com/6rO1zmXF