DISCLAIMER: This episode contains some graphic descriptions of violent crimes. Listener discretion is advised.
Bill and Venesia review the recent Federal executions that occurred at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021. Executions include the January 12th execution of Lisa Montgomery; January 14th execution of Cory Johnson; and the January 15th execution of Dustin John Higgs. The Dunn v. Smith death penalty stay is also discussed. Justice Coney Barrett joined the liberal Justices in staying an execution?? Plus, who was the youngest Justice to serve on the bench? Learn more about the discussed cases here:
Jefferson Dunn, Alabama Dep. of Corr. v. Willie B. Smith, III order: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20a128_e1pf.pdf#page=5
BBC article on recent Federal Executions: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55236260#:~:text=Since%202003%2C%20there%20have%20been%20no%20federal%20executions%20at%20all.&text=US%20states%20have%20continued%20to,also%20on%20a%20downward%20trend.
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