Florida condemned killer Loran Cole's attorneys seek stay of execution due to Parkinson's disease symptoms.

Florida condemned killer Loran Cole's attorneys have requested a halt to his scheduled August 29 execution, arguing that Parkinson's disease symptoms could cause "needless pain and suffering" during the state's lethal-injection procedure. The lawyers claim that Cole's involuntary body movements, resulting from his Parkinson's symptoms, could make the execution process more difficult and inhumane. The Florida Supreme Court is expected to address this concern while considering the execution request.

August 14, 2024
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