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    1. 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
    2. 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
    3. 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
    4. 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
    5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

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

      2 replies 4 retweets 12 likes
    6. 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
    7. 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
    8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Hmm.pic.twitter.com/4BkZJThMnl

      3 replies 32 retweets 23 likes
    9. 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
    10. 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
      Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 27 Apr 2017

      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

      10:56 PM - 27 Apr 2017
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      28 replies 261 retweets 335 likes
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        2. 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
        3. 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
        4. 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
        5. 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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        2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 28 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Lawyers in the 8th Amend litigation out of Arkansas file motion to preserve evidence from last night's execution: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3680381-April-28-Emergency-Motion-Preserve-Evidence.html …pic.twitter.com/icR6Nb7m6V

          2 replies 27 retweets 35 likes
        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 28 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Arkansas opposes the request, saying nothing went wrong and that Dept of Correction doesn't have Williams' body:https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3680387-Opposition-to-Motion-to-Preserve.html …

          2 replies 14 retweets 9 likes
        4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 28 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Arkansas posted the internal affairs log, detailing ~some~ relevant times involved in Kenneth Williams' execution:https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3680391-Kenneth-Williams-Internal-Affairs-Log.html …

          2 replies 3 retweets 2 likes
        5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 28 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          [They submitted it as an exhibit to their response. For the other three executions, the state sent it to reporters the eve after execution.]

          1 reply 2 retweets 0 likes
        6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 28 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Also, dueling witness affidavits: Pub Def: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3680392-Pub-Def-Giani-Afft.html … / "Citizen" witnesses: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3680396-Harrelson-Witness-Afft.html … /https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3680397-Garner-Witness-Afft.html …

          1 reply 1 retweet 1 like
        7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 28 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Whoa. Big news in the Arkansas execution saga ...

          1 reply 5 retweets 4 likes
        8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 28 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          NEWS: Judge Baker GRANTED inmates' request to conduct an autopsy and preserve evidence from Kenneth Williams' body. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3680543-Motion-to-Preserve-Order.html …pic.twitter.com/3s4fbtl7OL

          1 reply 44 retweets 58 likes
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        2. #ShePersisted‏ @michelea2204 28 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Death penalty Does not bring "justice" Is not a deterrent Is unfairly applied Is more expnsv than life Eye 4 an eye? #Killthedeathpenalty

          1 reply 1 retweet 1 like
        3. AmericanWoman‏ @Calypso51 28 Apr 2017
          Replying to @michelea2204 @chrisgeidner

          I agree... it no longer stops the murders on the streets. More gun control is a must. The old west had better control

          0 replies 1 retweet 1 like
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        1. Phil Naegely‏ @pnaegelySTS 27 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          This is why the drug shouldn't have been in the first place in any of these executions scheduled this week

          0 replies 0 retweets 8 likes
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        1. Jenny‏ @omgitsjen 28 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @maddow

          Maybe they should have investigated this whole thing before the man was put to death. I mean... It's sort of late in the game now.

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        1. Brenda Spinella‏ @BrendaSpinella1 28 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @maddow

          Rachel, Your the only one that looks like your having a good time on TRMS. Your hilarious..💕

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        2. Lynn‏ @vivalavoices 28 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @jihettly

          What Arkansas is doing IS cruel & unusual punishment & in violation of the constitution. Drugs R illegally obtained & NOT prescribed 4 this.

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