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Punishment or Justice? When an Execution Fails
What happens when the government attempts to carry out a death sentence—and fails? Former prosecutors Mike Moore and Brian Carney examine the Pike case and the difficult legal, moral, and practical questions it raises. They discuss the purposes of criminal punishment, whether capital punishment deters crime, the possibility of cruel and unusual punishment, and what options remain after a botched execution. Drawing on their prosecutorial experience, Mike and Brian also consider the enormous responsibility placed on the government, the courts, and juries—and the lasting consequences for…
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