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Idaho’s Firing Squad Back on Death Row | Boise News
Idaho’s shocking return to the firing squad for executions is sparking national outrage—and a high-stakes legal battle. Two death row inmates, Thomas Creech and Gerald Pizzuto Jr., are suing the state, claiming the method violates their constitutional and religious rights, especially regarding spiritual presence during the process. The controversy exploded with a Boise billboard reading “Idaho, Don’t Shoot Tom Creech,” fueling anti-death penalty efforts. Creech, who narrowly survived a botched execution attempt last year, is now at the center of this debate. Idaho’s plan involves a…
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