Gerald King
Gerald King is an attorney who serves as the chief of the capital habeas unit for the federal public defender's office in the fourth circuit. He has been involved in death penalty cases, advocating for the rights of inmates on death row, and has expressed concerns regarding the methods of execution, particularly the choice of firing squad for his client, Brad Sigmon. King emphasizes the complexities surrounding mental illness and trauma in criminal cases, arguing that these factors should be considered in the context of sentencing and execution.
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Slovakia:
Gerald 'Bo' King was one of Brad Sigmon's lawyers who discussed his decision regarding the method of execution.
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Canada:
Gerald 'Bo' King commented on Brad Sigmon's final statement regarding the death penalty.
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New Zealand:
Gerald 'Bo' King is Sigmon's attorney who read out his final statement.
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Brazil:
Gerald King is one of the lawyers representing Brad Sigmon.
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France:
Gerald King criticized the choice of execution methods available to Brad Sigmon.
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United Kingdom:
Gerald 'Bo' King, one of Sigmon’s lawyers, stated that Sigmon has transformed behind bars and expressed remorse.
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Greece:
Gerald King is one of Brad Sigmon's lawyers who commented on the execution methods available in South Carolina.
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United States:
Gerald King is the lawyer representing Brad Sigmon.
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United States:
Gerald 'Bo' King is one of Sigmon’s attorneys who commented on his client's choice of execution method.
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United Kingdom:
Defense attorney Gerald 'Bo' King criticized the execution method as barbaric and cruel.
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