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    1. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      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 …

      2 replies 3 retweets 2 likes
    2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      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 …

      2 replies 8 retweets 4 likes
    3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      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 …

      6 replies 10 retweets 6 likes
    4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      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 …

      2 replies 8 retweets 7 likes
    5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      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

      1 reply 33 retweets 8 likes
    6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      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 …

      3 replies 15 retweets 4 likes
    7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Alan Blinder

      https://twitter.com/alanblinder/status/857797927506501633 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Alan Blinder @alanblinder
      The spokesman for the Arkansas Department of Correction waits for the phone to ring. The call will deliver news from the execution chamber. pic.twitter.com/UCXOLv9wSw
      1 reply 1 retweet 4 likes
    8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      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

      2 replies 22 retweets 22 likes
    9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      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

      1 reply 3 retweets 2 likes
    10. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      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

      1 reply 9 retweets 14 likes
      Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017

      Here's what Sotomayor had to say: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675133-16-8770-Order.html …pic.twitter.com/Udd1mUgnkg

      8:51 PM - 27 Apr 2017
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      2 replies 4 retweets 12 likes
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        2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Alan Blinder

          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 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Alan Blinder @alanblinder
          Arkansas prison spokesman says execution has not yet begun and that "preparations are still ongoing."
          3 replies 1 retweet 5 likes
        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Alan Blinder

          Kenneth Williams has been executed, state officials tell the reporters in Arkansas:https://twitter.com/alanblinder/status/857808877190098948 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Alan Blinder @alanblinder
          Breaking: The State of Arkansas has executed its fourth prisoner in seven days. Kenneth Williams died at 11:05 p.m., prison spokesman says.
          4 replies 24 retweets 8 likes
        4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Hmm.pic.twitter.com/4BkZJThMnl

          3 replies 32 retweets 23 likes
        5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          UPDATE: Inmate Reportedly Convulsed, Jerked During Arkansas’ Fourth And Final April Executionhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/arkansas-final-scheduled-execution?utm_term=.xgbgvjxOp9 …

          4 replies 18 retweets 7 likes
        6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          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

          2 replies 9 retweets 8 likes
        7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          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

          28 replies 261 retweets 335 likes
        8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Meanwhile, Ark. Gov. @AsaHutchinson and @AGRutledge don't even mention the reported issues in their statements.pic.twitter.com/ZhfS4PJkoE

          3 replies 4 retweets 8 likes
        9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @AsaHutchinson @AGRutledge

          Hutchinson: "Arkansans can reflect on the last two weeks with confidence that our system of laws in this state has worked."

          2 replies 1 retweet 4 likes
        10. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @AsaHutchinson @AGRutledge

          Rutledge: "Tonight the rule of law was upheld as the family of Cecil Boren saw justice done."

          1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
        11. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          FINAL REPORT: Inmate Reportedly Convulsed, Jerked During Arkansas' Fourth And Final April Executionhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/arkansas-final-scheduled-execution?utm_term=.pkmj5mqzdp …

          4 replies 8 retweets 6 likes
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        1. Laura McGinnis‏ @dcvirago 27 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Thanks for covering this, Chris. Thank you for being the eyes of history and holding us - all of us - accountable.

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