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Alabama man’s execution was botched, advocacy group alleges

FILE - This undated photo provided by the Alabama Department of Corrections shows inmate Joe Nathan James Jr., who was put to death on July 28, 2022. Alabama corrections officials apparently botched the inmate's execution, an anti-death penalty group alleges, citing the length of time that passed before the prisoner received the lethal injection and a private autopsy indicating his arm may have been cut to find a vein. (Alabama Department of Corrections via AP, File) FILE - This undated photo provided by the Alabama Department of Corrections shows inmate Joe Nathan James Jr., who was put to death on July 28, 2022. Alabama corrections officials apparently botched the inmate's execution, an anti-death penalty group alleges, citing the length of time that passed before the prisoner received the lethal injection and a private autopsy indicating his arm may have been cut to find a vein. (Alabama Department of Corrections via AP, File)
Alabama man’s execution was botched, advocacy group alleges