Doug Ricks
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Doug Ricks is a Republican state representative in Idaho and the sponsor of a bill that seeks to make firing squads the primary method of execution in the state. Ricks has argued that this method is more effective and humane compared to lethal injection, particularly after a botched execution attempt in 2022.
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Representative Doug Ricks is the bill’s sponsor and advocates for firing squads as a more effective execution method.
Firing squad could become Idaho’s main execution method if governor signs bill | IdahoThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-03-06
United Kingdom· 2025-03-06
Rep. Doug Ricks is the bill’s sponsor and believes shooting is more effective and humane than other execution methods.
Idaho: Firing squad could become state’s main execution method under a bill awaiting governor’s approvalCNN·
United States· 2025-03-06
United States· 2025-03-06