First federal execution of woman in 67 years halted as judge cites need to determine her mental competence
A judge has granted another stay in what was slated to be the US government’s first execution of a female inmate in nearly seven decades.
Judge Patrick Hanlon granted the stay late on Monday, citing the need to determine Lisa Montgomery’s mental competence, the Topeka Capital-Journal reported.
Continue reading…First federal execution of woman in 67 years halted as judge cites need to determine her mental competenceA judge has granted another stay in what was slated to be the US government’s first execution of a female inmate in nearly seven decades.Judge Patrick Hanlon granted the stay late on Monday, citing the need to determine Lisa Montgomery’s mental competence, the Topeka Capital-Journal reported. Continue reading…