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Death by firing squad may seem outdated. Should it be used?

The death penalty is back in the national conversation as several states are reverting to older and less commonly used methods, such as firing squad. But in Georgia, execution alternatives are under debate. Death row inmate Michael Wade Nance has challenged federal courts to allow death by firing squad instead of lethal injection. AJC's Najja Parker breaks down why. Editor’s note: This video has been updated to correct the graphic on lethal execution data. Credits: AJC | Getty Images | AP | NPR | The Intercept | WYFF News 4 | CNN | Death Penalty Information Center

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AJC |April 10, 2025
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Do or Sine Die: How last-minute laws will affect Georgia's future

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