Lawyers seek to stop execution today in Texas, citing Christa Pike's failed injection
Summary
Lawyers for Jamaal Howard, a Texas inmate scheduled for execution, are asking a court to delay his lethal injection because of concerns about the drug pentobarbital, which was used in a recent failed execution in Tennessee. Howard’s team claims the drug may be degraded and dangerous, similar to the case of Christa Pike, who survived two doses of pentobarbital during her attempted execution.Key Facts
- Jamaal Howard is scheduled for execution in Texas by lethal injection on Wednesday.
- Howard’s lawyers cite the failed execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee, where the same drug pentobarbital was used.
- Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital and was hospitalized, currently awake but with an uncertain recovery.
- Howard’s lawyers believe Texas’ supply of pentobarbital may be degraded and past its recommended use date.
- Howard was convicted of killing Vickie Swartout in 2000 during a robbery; evidence included store surveillance video.
- His attorneys argue he is intellectually disabled and should not be executed based on Supreme Court rulings.
- Texas has executed six people so far this year, with more executions planned.
- Howard has a pending appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the execution.
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