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Alabama fields heavy criticism for nitrogen gas execution

The state of Alabama was criticized by several groups, including the United Nations and the European Union, after it executed a death row inmate Thursday night using the controversial method of nitrogen hypoxia. Kenneth Smith's spiritual adviser said the nitrogen method amounted to torture, but Alabama officials disagree. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
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