Alabama's Nitrogen Gas Execution Plan Moves Forward

Alabama's attorney general announced a settlement allowing a nitrogen gas execution in September for Alan Miller, convicted of killing three men. Miller's lawsuit cited previous issues with the method. The agreement includes changes to the protocol. The execution is the second to use nitrogen gas in Alabama.

Alabama's attorney general revealed on Monday that the state will proceed with another nitrogen gas execution in September following a settlement agreement with inmate Alan Miller. Miller, who was convicted of killing three men, will be the second person executed using this method.

The settlement, described as 'confidential,' effectively ends Miller's litigation against the state, which had sought to block his execution based on reported complications during the January execution of Kenneth Smith. Attorney General Steve Marshall hailed the settlement as a win for the nitrogen gas execution method.

Miller's attorney, Mara E. Klebaner, argued that the settlement ensures Miller's constitutional rights are protected. Meanwhile, the state maintains that its nitrogen hypoxia system is humane and reliable, contradicting concerns raised about Smith's execution. The execution is set for September 26.

(With inputs from agencies.)