CNN —Alabama is poised to carry out the first known execution using nitrogen gas Thursday to put Kenneth Smith to death for his role in a 1988 murder for hire.
The state, in court records, indicated the redactions were made to maintain security.
Smith’s team again Thursday morning appealed to the US Supreme Court and requested a stay of execution.
“But the way that they’re constructing this, the way that they’re doing it, the way that they’re being silent, the way that they’re holding back information, yes, it’s incredibly concerning.
Smith was convicted and sentenced to die, but an appeals court overturned the initial outcome and ordered a new trial.
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