Nathan Barankin
Nathan Barankin
appeals bonds clear rounds sale state won
The state has won preliminary rounds to clear up the sale of the bonds but appeals are pending.
concerns inmates prior rendered state
One of the concerns the state had about prior executions is that inmates were rendered too unconscious.
appeals court federal heard possible rejected state williams
Mr. Williams has had his appeals heard by every possible court in the state and federal system, and all of them have rejected his claims.
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What the state of California expects to recover as a result of our lawsuits goes well above and beyond the resolution that was reached today.
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We are responsible for enforcing the states gambling laws. When we are made aware of a violation, we have a duty to enforce the law.
disappear quickly state temporary victory
Any temporary victory the state would gain, if it were in our favor, would quickly disappear for years if we don't do it right the first time.
california clear develop experts gives lethal medical opportunity protocol receives record state
It gives the state an opportunity to develop a clear record (about) what medical experts have already said: a person executed under California lethal injection protocol receives no pain.
court determined federal heard prior rejected state williams
He has been rejected by every state and federal court that has heard Williams' prior appeals, ... What they all determined was Williams was guilty.
bill eliminate ensure imposed prints program remain state
All the bill really does is eliminate the state certificate. The substantive requirements imposed by the program to ensure that we get high-quality prints . . . will remain the policy.
behalf
We showed each person the declaration on their behalf and they all said they didn't say that.
expect lawsuit
We expect that Morales' lawsuit will also be unsuccessful.
concerns current middle situation
concerns about the current situation in the Middle East.
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We're disappointed but not surprised. Everyone agrees this is a statute that affects First Amendment rights and these cases are subject to careful review by the courts. We believe the statute is narrowly crafted to restrict children's access to uniquely explicit materials and that is justified by the Constitution.
carried safely
We think that under this protocol, the executions will be carried out as they have been, safely and humanely, but even faster.