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South Carolina may soon proceed with firing squad executions

Mar 20, 2022 View Original Article
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    -38% Medium Liberal

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  • Policy Leaning

    -38% Medium Liberal

  • Politician Portrayal

    30% Positive

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44% : The law, which took effect in May 2021, makes South Carolina's primary method of execution the electric chair but allows inmates to choose between firing squad or lethal injection, if available, WBTW and the Greenville News reported.
44% : Per the news release, death row inmates opting for the firing squad method of execution will be strapped into a chair with a hood over their heads.
43% : Related: South Carolina Senate votes to revive firing squad as method of execution

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