SC Criminal Justice Reform

Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South CarolinaHistoric Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina witnessed its first execution by firing squad in 15 years on Friday, marking a significant…

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South Carolina Marks Historic Execution by Firing SquadSouth Carolina Marks Historic Execution by Firing Squad

South Carolina Marks Historic Execution by Firing Squad

News Summary On March 7, 2025, South Carolina witnessed a significant moment in capital punishment history as Brad Keith Sigmon…

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South Carolina’s Child Welfare System Faces CrisisSouth Carolina’s Child Welfare System Faces Crisis

South Carolina’s Child Welfare System Faces Crisis

News Summary Governor Henry McMaster has raised alarms regarding the failing child welfare system in South Carolina following the resignation…

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Controversial Execution Method Selected by South Carolina InmateControversial Execution Method Selected by South Carolina Inmate

Controversial Execution Method Selected by South Carolina Inmate

News Summary In an unprecedented move, Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old inmate on death row in South Carolina, has chosen the…

1 week ago
South Carolina Set for Historic Firing Squad ExecutionSouth Carolina Set for Historic Firing Squad Execution

South Carolina Set for Historic Firing Squad Execution

News Summary Brad Sigmon, a 67-year-old inmate, is set to be executed by firing squad in South Carolina on March…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for ExecutionSouth Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for Execution

South Carolina Inmate Chooses Firing Squad for Execution

News Summary In an unprecedented decision, South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon has opted for execution by firing squad, becoming the…

2 weeks ago
Concerns Mount as South Carolina Death Row Inmate Seeks DelayConcerns Mount as South Carolina Death Row Inmate Seeks Delay

Concerns Mount as South Carolina Death Row Inmate Seeks Delay

News Summary Brad Sigmon, a death row inmate in South Carolina, has formally requested a postponement of his execution scheduled…

3 weeks ago
Charleston Execution Date Raises Legal and Ethical ConcernsCharleston Execution Date Raises Legal and Ethical Concerns

Charleston Execution Date Raises Legal and Ethical Concerns

News Summary The South Carolina Supreme Court has scheduled Brad Sigmon's execution for March 7, igniting discussions on lethal injections…

4 weeks ago
North Carolina Man Arrested After Weekend Shooting IncidentNorth Carolina Man Arrested After Weekend Shooting Incident

North Carolina Man Arrested After Weekend Shooting Incident

News Summary A 60-year-old man from Nakina, North Carolina, was arrested following a violent confrontation resulting from a family drug…

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Controversy Over South Carolina Inmate’s ExecutionControversy Over South Carolina Inmate’s Execution

Controversy Over South Carolina Inmate’s Execution

News Summary As South Carolina approaches the execution date of inmate Marion Bowman Jr. on January 31, concerns about lethal…

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