Florida executed a prisoner who killed his cellmate in hopes of getting a death sentence. It's the state's 17th execution of the year
Summary
Florida executed James Robertson, a prisoner who killed his cellmate to get a death sentence, nearly 18 years after the crime. This is Florida's 17th execution in 2026, continuing the state’s high number of executions this year.Key Facts
- James Robertson was executed by lethal injection in Florida on Tuesday.
- Robertson killed his cellmate, Frank Hart, in 2008 to get a death sentence and waived all appeals.
- The execution used three drugs: a sedative, a paralytic, and one that stops the heart.
- Florida has carried out 17 executions in 2026, with more scheduled.
- Governor Ron DeSantis delayed the execution of William Lee Thompson, who has dementia and failing health.
- Thompson’s execution has been stayed multiple times over decades and might be rescheduled.
- Florida’s death penalty system is currently one of the busiest in the US.
- DeSantis said his goal is to bring justice to victims' families after long waits.
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