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Florida executes prisoner who said he killed cellmate to reach death row
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Summary
Florida executed James Robertson on Tuesday, nearly 18 years after he fatally attacked his cellmate, an act he said he committed deliberately to be sentenced to death. State officials said the execution occurred without complications. The case marks Florida's first execution since a botched lethal injection in Tennessee.
Left-leaning
- Florida Executes First Prisoner Since Botched Injection in TennesseeNew York Times · Oct 13, 1:47 PM
Center
- Florida to execute a prisoner who killed his cellmate in hopes of getting a death sentenceAssociated Press · Oct 13, 12:01 AM
Right-leaning
- Florida executes a prisoner who killed his cellmate in hopes of getting a death sentenceWashington Times · Oct 13, 12:45 PM