Execution of Jeffrey Weisheit Draws Concerns

Attorneys representing Jeffrey Weisheit have petitioned the state to halt his scheduled execution by lethal injection.

Governor Mike Braun of Indiana has so far refused to intervene and stop the planned execution of Weisheit. The execution is set to take place early Thursday.

There are rising concerns from Weisheit’s legal team and opponents of capital punishment. They highlight that the lethal injection drugs intended for use were obtained from a pharmacy under scrutiny. The state attorney general is investigating the pharmacy for potential misconduct and safety infractions.