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Execution Mishap Sparks Supreme Court Review in South Carolina

5/12/2025

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Mikal Mahdi faced a tragic fate on April 11, 2023, as he was executed by firing squad in South Carolina. His legal team argues the execution was mishandled, with only two bullets striking him, leading to agonizing suffering. Forensic evidence backs these claims, prompting the state Supreme Court to reconsider the firing squad's legality amidst growing concerns.

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Mikal Mahdi faced a tragic fate on April 11, 2023, as he was executed by firing squad in South Carolina. His legal team argues the execution was mishandled, with only two bullets striking him, leading to agonizing suffering. Forensic evidence backs these claims, prompting the state Supreme Court to reconsider the firing squad's legality amidst growing concerns.