Utah signs law allowing execution by firing squad

REUTERS

10 years ago

Utah Governor Gary Herbert holds up the SB296 bill that he signed at the state capitol in Salt Lake City March 12, 2015. Lawmakers in conservative Utah on Wednesday passed a landmark anti-discrimination bill, with the backing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, they say will prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation while also protecting religious freedom. (Jim Urquhart/Reuters)

Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed a law making Utah the only state to use a firing squad for executions, the Associated Press reports.

A firing squad is an option if lethal drugs are not available.

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