Arizona Attorney General Paves Way for Resumption of Executions Amid Controversy and Reforms
Arizona is preparing to resume executions after a two-year hiatus, prompting discussion about its death penalty methods and sparking debate on potential reforms in execution protocols.
Arizona ready to resume executions; attorney general will seek death warrant
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that her office would be seeking a death warrant for prisoner Aaron Gunches.
Arizona executions to resume, breaking 2-year pause during review of state death penalty procedures
PHOENIX (AP) — Executions will resume in Arizona following a two-year pause, the state’s top prosecutor says.
Executions to resume in Arizona
Gov. Katie Hobbs removed the special reviewer tasked to look into issues with capital punishment, which was stopped in 2022.
Arizona to resume executions after two-year hiatus
After two years of reviewing and improving Arizona’s death penalty procedures, the state says it can resume the lethal practice.
Arizona executions to resume, breaking 2-year pause during review of state procedures
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said that she will soon seek an execution warrant for Aaron Brian Gunches, who is on death row for killing his girlfriend's ex-husband.
AZ AG seeking death warrant for Aaron Gunches amid execution pause
Per a statement, Attorney General Kris Mayes will seek an execution warrant from the Arizona Supreme Court for Aaron Brian Gunches, while noting that the AG indicated in May that executions would resume by early 2025.
Arizona to resume executions after 2-year pause - with first inmate facing possible death named
Arizona is set to resume executions after a nearly two-year break, the state's attorney general announced, after the state's top prosecutor said she will soon seek an execution warrant
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