Arizona's botched executions have sparked a national debate over the use of lethal injections, with questions raised about ...

Capital punishment remains legal throughout much of the United States. However, the form of execution does vary. These are ...

Midazolam—a sedative used in three botched executions this year—is included in two of four drug combinations that can now be used by Oklahoma executioners ...

Sen. Mike Young said the bill would provide the IDOC with an option if lethal injection drugs are unavailable. Those who oppose the bill argue it's unnecessary, inhumane and could invite lawsuits over ...