Second Federal Execution In A Week Carried Out

Wesley Purkey was executed by lethal injection after the Supreme Court lifted an injunction. Convicted of a 1998 kidnapping and murder, his execution was delayed due to concerns about his mental competency, as he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. This marked the second federal execution in a week, following Daniel Lewis Lee's execution, the first in nearly two decades. The Supreme Court's decision was a 5-4 vote, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissenting, citing constitutional concerns. Purkey expressed remorse before his execution, apologizing to the victim's family and his daughter.

What was the reason for Wesley Purkey's execution being initially scheduled for Wednesday?

What concerns were raised regarding Wesley Purkey's mental competency?

What illness did Wesley Purkey's lawyers claim affected his mental competency?

How did Justice Sonia Sotomayor describe the implications of Purkey's execution?

What did Wesley Purkey express right before his execution?