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Nev. out of the execution business for now


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By Sean Whaley, Las Vegas Review-Journal

CARSON CITY — Nevada is out of the execution business, at least for now.

One of the two drugs needed to administer an execution by lethal injection has expired and the drug manufacturer has refused to provide any further supplies, state officials were told Tuesday.

Dozens of killers are on death row, but should any of their final appeals fail, it would be impossible for the state to carry out their death sentences.

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  1. don't give up says - Posted: August 19, 2016

    You only need one drug, the same as is used for putting our beloved pets down when their lives are at a end. It is quick and painless as any pet owner can testify after having the horrible task of ending the pain and suffering of their non-human family member by euthanasia.

  2. Robin Smith says - Posted: August 19, 2016

    Any person that has committed a heinous crime against another should have to die as painfully as possible.
    Ask any member of the VICTIMS families.

    Our pets have done a service to their families and deserve all the comfort and peace that can be afforded them.

    Please do not confuse the two.