Former corrections officers seek to block execution of Russell Bucklew

Saturday, August 4, 2018

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Nearly two dozen former corrections officers from across the country have filed a court brief in support of a Missouri death row inmate's claim his medical condition could cause an unconstitutionally cruel execution.

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