Breaking: Dist ct judge denies clemency-related claim of Kenneth Williams — leaving only #SCOTUS requests outstanding.pic.twitter.com/IIgVLkWmsg
You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more
The executions were scheduled 2 a night on 4 nights before the end of April, when one of the state's execution drugs is due to expire.
On the weekend leading up to the first scheduled executions, they all were on hold. Here was our opening story:https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/arkansas-scheduled-eight-executions?utm_term=.oyAkgZ9oOa#.hp8wvGOQg3 …
On Monday, Apr 17, neither of the scheduled executions happened—although Arkansas fought to #SCOTUS to lift a stay.https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/monday-arkansas-executions-story?utm_term=.hp8wvGOQg3#.bpEj9352yl …
On Thurs, Apr 20, Arkansas carried out its first execution since 2005. Ledell Lee was executed just before midnight.https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/thursday-arkansas-executions-story?utm_term=.isZM0K9VwY#.pxD5YzRkwM …
This Monday, for the 1st time since 2000, a state carried out 2 executions in one day: Jack Jones & Marcel Williams.https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/arkansas-two-scheduled-monday-executions?utm_term=.ol95RA2W0z#.yhpaMLr5gx …
And now, tonight, we are awaiting word from #SCOTUS on the final scheduled execution: Kenneth Williams.https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/arkansas-final-scheduled-execution?utm_term=.es83m1QnG0#.tyovzlXmy1 …
It's 9:30p in Arkansas, which means 2.5 hours left on the death warrant for Kenneth Williams. Awaiting #SCOTUS.https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/arkansas-final-scheduled-execution?utm_term=.xtvG28xma9#.raA1yRV8Zk …
BREAKING: #SCOTUS denies all stay of execution requests for Kenneth Williams in Arkansas. No noted dissents. https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/arkansas-final-scheduled-execution?utm_term=.vn998WYxZ5#.vhRDM7e0vd …pic.twitter.com/W1JxFyVjDW
UPDATED STORY: Supreme Court Won’t Stop Arkansas From Carrying Out Its Fourth And Final April Executionhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/arkansas-final-scheduled-execution?utm_term=.oozjOl3AXz …
Important to note that there were four votes to stay ALL of the Arkansas executions in the April 20 #SCOTUS ruling: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675133-16-8770-Order.html …pic.twitter.com/YHfZxDarUH
That was the big Eighth Amendment case that involved a 4-day trial, dist ct injunction & 8th Cir reversal: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3674010-16-8770-Petition-McGehee-v-Hutchinson.html …pic.twitter.com/hj06FLsP2O
Here's what Breyer had to say that night: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675132-16-8770-Order-I-1.html …pic.twitter.com/yeLrxtPu50
Here's what Sotomayor had to say: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675133-16-8770-Order.html …pic.twitter.com/Udd1mUgnkg
And now, as we approach the last hour of the day in Arkansas, Kenneth Williams' execution is yet to begin:https://twitter.com/alanblinder/status/857804294375997440 …
Kenneth Williams has been executed, state officials tell the reporters in Arkansas:https://twitter.com/alanblinder/status/857808877190098948 …
UPDATE: Inmate Reportedly Convulsed, Jerked During Arkansas’ Fourth And Final April Executionhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/arkansas-final-scheduled-execution?utm_term=.xgbgvjxOp9 …
Williams' lawyers raised questions about the drugs and the state's execution process on Thursday morning: https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/arkansas-final-scheduled-execution?utm_term=.ixzP25BwNb#.tq4g5RpmLE …pic.twitter.com/eFSlmO79gP
BREAKING: Kenneth Williams' lawyers call for "full investigation" into Thursday's execution. https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/arkansas-final-scheduled-execution?utm_term=.wxJmNJae85#.pcwWPQDoBA …pic.twitter.com/7NGg5MOKwC
Meanwhile, Ark. Gov. @AsaHutchinson and @AGRutledge don't even mention the reported issues in their statements.pic.twitter.com/ZhfS4PJkoE
Hutchinson: "Arkansans can reflect on the last two weeks with confidence that our system of laws in this state has worked."
Rutledge: "Tonight the rule of law was upheld as the family of Cecil Boren saw justice done."
FINAL REPORT: Inmate Reportedly Convulsed, Jerked During Arkansas' Fourth And Final April Executionhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/arkansas-final-scheduled-execution?utm_term=.pkmj5mqzdp …
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.