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Jessie Hoffman was executed in Louisiana using nitrogen gas, a method that has become increasingly controversial. During the 19-minute procedure, witnesses reported that Hoffman exhibited involuntary movements, such as twitching and jerking, leading to concerns about the humane nature of this execution method. His legal team attempted to stop the execution, arguing that nitrogen hypoxia could violate the Eighth Amendment’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment and interfered with his Buddhist practices. Despite these appeals, both state and federal courts upheld the execution, marking a significant moment in the ongoing debate over capital punishment practices in the United States.
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