Botched execution and talk of livestream reignite death penalty debate

What happened: A failed lethal injection in Tennessee and a Pentagon plan to livestream a firing squad execution have reignited US death penalty debate. Key numbers: Tennessee's second bungled execution in six months occurred Sept. 30. Hasan killed 13 soldiers and wounded 32 in 2009. First military execution since 1961. Why it matters: Republican lawmakers split on the livestream, with Sen. Thom Tillis calling public executions what oppressive dictatorships do. An expert says graphic executions would likely fuel anti-death penalty sentiment.

Botched execution and livestream talk reignite death penalty debate, driving regulatory scrutiny.

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