Trump Administration Pushes Ahead With Execution of Murdering Dindu Despite Defeat
Trump Administration Pushes Ahead With Executions Despite Defeat
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US President Donald Trump's administration is pushing ahead with executions of convicted criminals despite a tradition of outgoing governments refraining from the practice.
On Thursday the Justice Department plans to put to death convicted murderer Orlando Hall, despite claims his trial was tainted by racism.
Hall, an African American, was convicted in 1995 of participating in the kidnapping, rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl, Lisa Rene, and received a death sentence.
His execution would be the eighth by the federal government since the Trump administration resumed implementing capital punishment in July, ending a 17-year-hiatus due to questions about execution methods and broader opposition to the practice.
One of three planned for the coming weeks, it flies in the face of a 131-year tradition of outgoing "lame duck" governments refraining from carrying out execution, allowing the incoming government to shoulder the responsibility.
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