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Judge Griffen argues for dismissal of ethics case

Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen made his argument today before the Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission that ethics charges against him related to a death penalty protest should be dismissed on 1st Amendment grounds. He said it was a case "about optics, not ethics."
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Commission rejects Judge Griffen's request for broadcast of his ethics hearing

The state Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission last week rejected Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen's request that it allow broadcast or recording of his public hearings on ethics charges.
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Griffen asks for broadcast of judicial discipline proceeding

Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen, through his lawyer Michael Laux, has asked for broadcast of proceedings by the Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission about ethics charges brought against him.

State suspends search for execution drug

KARK reports that the state Correction Department has temporarily stopped searching for midazolam, one of the drugs used in executions. That likely means no further executions until the law can be changed to provide more secrecy in the process.
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8th Circuit dismisses Griffen lawsuit against state Supreme Court UPDATE

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today in a 2-1 decision dismissed Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen's lawsuit claiming a violation of his constitutional rights by the Arkansas Supreme Court's order that he not participate in death penalty cases.

Ohio execution called off

Ohio called off today's scheduled execution of Alva Campbell, 69, because it couldn't find a vein in which to inject killing drugs.
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Legislators angry at Supreme Court over execution delay; court not so happy either

The Arkansas Supreme Court's 5-2 decision to delay the execution of Jack Greene for a hearing on his mental competency drew criticism from pro-death-penalty legislators, who also gave more indications of unpleasant working conditions at the Supreme Court.

State responds to motion for stay of Jack Greene's execution

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today responded to a request by attorneys for a stay of Jack Greene's execution Thursday.
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Attorneys for Jack Greene seek stay of execution

As expected, attorneys for Jack Greene have asked the Arkansas Supreme Court for a stay of his execution, scheduled Thursday.

Governor, court clear way for Jack Greene's execution

Gov. Asa Hutchinson won't stop the scheduled Nov. 9 execution of Jack Greene, convicted of capital murder in Johnson County.
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Supreme Court orders release of some execution drug information

The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled this afternoon that Circuit Judge Mackie Pierce was correct in ruling that the state Correction Department must supply labels and package inserts for the execution drug midazolam that had been sought by Steve Shults of Little Rock in a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit.

Condemned inmate seeks hearing on competency

Attorneys for Jack Greene asked in Jefferson Circuit Court yesterday for a hearing on their argument that he's severely mentally ill and his scheduled Nov. 9 execution should be stopped as a violation of the prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.e
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