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The scheduled executions of Oklahoma’s some 50 Death Row inmates have been on hold for close to two years after the bungled near-execution of Richard Glossip in September 2015.

Fallin Addresses Use Of Private Email Account

Grant Hermes

For the first time in public, Gov. Mary Fallin denied any concerns or security risks about her use of a private email account to discuss officials state business.

Are Executions A Dying Breed?

Grant Hermes

On Nov. 8, Oklahoma voters will decide whether to make the death penalty a part of the state’s constitution. After a year filled with controversy over mishap- laden execution attempts, damning revelations and one scathing grand jury report, Oklahoma would be the first state to make capital punishment a defining part of the approach to governing. But that might make Oklahoma a part of a dying breed.

No New Execution Protocol As Election Nears In Oklahoma

Grant Hermes

With just two weeks to go before Oklahoma enters its second year of a halt on executions, the state's board of corrections isn't any closer to making a decision on protocol.

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Will Oklahoma Change Execution Methods?

Grant Hermes

Tucked inside last week's scathing Multicounty Grand Jury report was a recommendation the state begin moving away from lethal injection. Instead jurors suggested the state hire experts to take a look at moving to nitrogen hypoxia; a suggestion that renewed arguments over the feasibility, legality and moral efficacy of Oklahoma’s back-up execution method.

Will Oklahoma Change Execution Methods?

Grant Hermes

Scathing Report Shows Problems, Negligence In OK Executions

Grant Hermes

The calls started around 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 30, 2015, three hours before convicted murderer Richard Glossip's third scheduled execution.

Scathing Report Shows Problems, Negligence In OK Executions

Grant Hermes

The calls started around 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 30, 2015, three hours before convicted murderer Richard Glossip's third scheduled execution.

Grand Jury Investigating Oklahoma Executions Delivers Report

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A special grand jury investigating three botched execution attempts in Oklahoma has delivered a 106-page report to a judge.

Grand Jury Investigating Oklahoma Executions Delivers Report

News 9

A special grand jury investigating three botched execution attempts in Oklahoma has delivered a 106-page report to a judge.

AG Talks Creating A State-Run Lethal Injection Drug Pharmacy

Grant Hermes

In the middle of a controversial investigation into the state's lethal injection, Attorney General Scott Pruitt is talking about the future. He wants the state to open its own compounding pharmacy to mix and create the deadly cocktail of drugs that have become harder to get a hold of.