亚拉巴马州囚犯Anthony Boyd面临氮气处决, 由于哮喘问题,
Alabama inmate Anthony Boyd faces execution by nitrogen gas, challenging the method due to asthma concerns.
Anthony Boyd,53岁,自1995年起被关押在阿拉巴马州死囚牢房,定于10月23日或24日使用氮气处决。
Anthony Boyd, a 53-year-old on Alabama's death row since 1995, is scheduled for execution by nitrogen gas on October 23 or 24.
Boyd在法庭上对这个方法提出了质疑,他争辩说,由于他的哮喘和国家的不完善程序,这个方法可能会很痛苦。
Boyd is challenging the method in court, arguing it could be painful due to his asthma and the state's incomplete protocol.
他建议采用行刑队或绞刑等替代办法。
He has suggested alternatives like a firing squad or hanging.
亚拉巴马州检察官辩称他于2018年同意使用氮气。
Alabama prosecutors contend he consented to nitrogen gas in 2018.
法庭听证定于9月4日举行。
A court hearing is set for September 4.