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Idaho Embraces Firing Squad Executions | US News
Idaho just became the first state to officially adopt the firing squad as its primary method of execution, completing a $1 million facility and hiring volunteer marksmen ready to act by July first—coming amid growing national frustration with unreliable lethal injection and other methods. With six other states already permitting firing squads, Idaho argues it’s the most dependable option, especially after a February execution was halted due to IV complications. But critics point to past botched shots in Utah and South Carolina, despite official denials. Meanwhile, Ohio’s 79-year-old governor…
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