Crime & Justice

South Carolina Court Hits Pause on Inmate’s Firing Squad Execution

FOR NOW

The South Carolina Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the death of Richard Moore, in what would have been the state’s first-ever firing squad execution.

AJ McDougall
AJ McDougall 

Breaking News Reporter

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South Carolina Department of Corrections
AJ McDougall

AJ McDougall

Breaking News Reporter

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