Florida is set to conduct its first double execution on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, since the reintroduction of the death penalty in the United States in 1976. James Duckett, 68, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection at noon, followed by Dominick Occhicone, 80, six hours later. Rights groups have expressed concerns regarding the secrecy surrounding the executions and the potential for inhumane conditions.
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Florida to Carry Out First Double Execution Since 1976
Florida is preparing to execute two inmates on the same day for the first time since 1976. James Duckett, 68, and Dominick Occhicone, 80, are both scheduled for lethal injection, raising concerns from rights groups about the process and conditions of the executions.
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Florida to Carry Out First Double Execution Since 1976