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South Carolina Conducts Its 1st Execution by Firing Squad

South Carolina man Brad Sigmon executed by firing squad, first such execution in 15 years

Brad Sigmon, who admitted to killing his ex-girlfriend's parents, said he chose to die by bullets because he considered the other choices offered by the state to be worse.

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South Carolina carries out execution by firing squad

As South Carolina prepared to carry out the first execution by firing squad in the U.S. since 2010, Catholic activists against the death penalty had sought clemency from that state's governor.

South Carolina kills death-row prisoner in state's first firing squad execution

Brad Sigmon, convicted in a double murder in 2002, opted to die by a method that is rarely used. Utah carried out the last firing squad execution in 2010.

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South Carolina carries out first firing squad execution in US in 15 years

South Carolina executed a convicted murderer by firing squad on Friday, the first use of the method in the United States in ...

South Carolina man called for end of death penalty before execution in final statement

I want my closing statement to be one of love and a calling to my fellow Christians to help us end the death penalty,” Brad ...

Execution by firing squad in South Carolina carried out

South Carolina inmate Brad Keith Sigmon was executed by firing squad Friday for the 2001 murders of his ex-girlfriend's ...

Controversial Moves and Challenges: Key US Domestic News Highlights

A summary of recent US news includes South Carolina's firing squad execution, Trump facing constitutional challenges over law ...

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Firing squad could become Idaho's main execution method under a bill awaiting governor's approval

The Idaho Senate passed the bill on Wednesday, and it will take effect next year if it is signed by Gov. Brad Little.

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