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Supreme Court Halts Execution in Alabama

Updated 2026-06-12 01:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Supreme Court of the United States has prohibited Alabama from using nitrogen gas for Jeffrey Lee's execution, delaying his sentence. The decision comes as Lee still faces the death penalty.

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Supreme Court prohibits Alabama from using nitrogen gas for execution

Because of the ruling, Jeffrey Lee's execution will be delayed. He still faces the death penalty.

2026-06-12 01:39 UTC