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Georgia Execution Looms Amid Legal Battle Over COVID-19 Agreement

12/10/2025

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Stacey Humphreys is scheduled for execution in Georgia on December 17.
Lawyers argue a COVID-19–related agreement should shield him from death by setting resumption conditions, including normal visitation and vaccine availability.
State lawyers say Humphreys is not covered by the agreement, and conditions remain unmet.
His 18-year legal battle culminated in a U.S. Supreme Court decision denying his appeal, despite a dissent over juror misconduct.

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Stacey Humphreys is scheduled for execution in Georgia on December 17.
Lawyers argue a COVID-19–related agreement should shield him from death by setting resumption conditions, including normal visitation and vaccine availability.
State lawyers say Humphreys is not covered by the agreement, and conditions remain unmet.
His 18-year legal battle culminated in a U.S. Supreme Court decision denying his appeal, despite a dissent over juror misconduct.