Three inmates’ attorneys argue against setting of their execution dates

by Mike Lear | Feb 24, 2014 | Crime / Courts, News

Attorneys for three men sentenced to be executed have presented their arguments to the Missouri Supreme Court why it shouldn’t set a date for their executions. The Court ordered those attorneys to prepare those arguments in Show Cause orders issued in each case,...

State officials testify to House Committee about execution procedures (AUDIO)

by Mike Lear | Feb 10, 2014 | Crime / Courts, News, Politics / Govt

The Director of the Department of Corrections has for the first time spoken publicly about the questions and controversy raised in recent months over the carrying out of executions. George Lombardi has told the House Committee on Government Oversight and...

Bill proposes moratorium on, study of state executions

by Mike Lear | Jan 14, 2014 | Legislature, News

Some state lawmakers want executions in Missouri put on hold until questions are answered about how they are being carried out. Representative John Rizzo (D-Kansas City) has proposed that an 11-member commission be appointed to study those same issues, and he wants...

Legislative oversight committee to hold hearing on state execution protocol

by Mike Lear | Jan 13, 2014 | News, Politics / Govt

A House Committee that has investigated issues including the state’s role in a failed sucralose plant in Moberly and the Revenue Department’s handling of personal documents provided by applicants for Missouri driver’s licenses and concealed carry...

Audit will probe Corrections Department execution procedures, drug procurement (AUDIO)

by Mike Lear | Jan 13, 2014 | News, Politics / Govt

Death penalty opponents and attorneys representing condemned men say the Missouri Department of Corrections is keeping too many secrets and could be breaking state law in the way it’s obtaining drugs to carry out lethal injections. The State Auditor’s...