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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Gerald 'Bo' King was one of Brad Sigmon's lawyers who discussed his decision regarding the method of execution.
V Južnej Karolíne vykonali prvú popravu zastrelením od roku 2010
Slovakia· 2025-03-08
Gerald 'Bo' King commented on Brad Sigmon's final statement regarding the death penalty.
A South Carolina man executed by firing squad is the first U.S. prisoner killed this way in 15 years
Canada· 2025-03-08Gerald 'Bo' King is Sigmon's attorney who read out his final statement.
South Carolina execution of man by firing squad the US' first in 15 years
New Zealand· 2025-03-08
Gerald King is one of the lawyers representing Brad Sigmon.
EUA realizam a primeira execução por fuzilamento em 15 anos
Brazil· 2025-03-08
Gerald King criticized the choice of execution methods available to Brad Sigmon.
Aux Etats-Unis, un condamné a été mis à mort par peloton d’exécution, une première depuis 2010
France· 2025-03-08Gerald 'Bo' King, one of Sigmon’s lawyers, stated that Sigmon has transformed behind bars and expressed remorse.
South Carolina moves ahead with ‘cruel’ firing squad execution despite outcry | South Carolina
United Kingdom· 2025-03-07
Gerald King is one of Brad Sigmon's lawyers who commented on the execution methods available in South Carolina.
ΗΠΑ: Θανατοποινίτης θα εκτελεστεί από εθελοντές
Greece· 2025-03-07
Gerald King is the lawyer representing Brad Sigmon.
South Carolina Inmate Set to Be Executed by Firing Squad
United States· 2025-03-07Gerald 'Bo' King is one of Sigmon’s attorneys who commented on his client's choice of execution method.
Brad Sigmon: South Carolina death row inmate to be executed by firing squad, first in US in 15 yearsUnited States· 2025-03-07
Defense attorney Gerald 'Bo' King criticized the execution method as barbaric and cruel.
South Carolina court clears way for first execution by firing squad in 15 years | South CarolinaUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-05
Gerald 'Bo' King is the lawyer representing Brad Sigmon, discussing the implications of his execution choices.
Un condenado a muerte eligió ser fusilado en cambio de la inyección letal o la silla eléctrica
Argentina· 2025-02-25Gerald King is one of the lawyers representing Brad Sigmon.
Etats-Unis : un condamné à la peine capitale choisit d’être mis à mort par un peloton d’exécutionFrance· 2025-02-25
Gerald King stated that his client, Brad Sigmon, chose the firing squad because he was in an 'impossible' situation.
For første gang i 15 år henrettes en dødsdømt med skud i USA
Denmark· 2025-02-24
Gerald 'Bo' King, Sigmon's attorney, stated that the choice Brad faced was impossible.
South Carolina death row inmate chooses firing squad as execution methodUnited States· 2025-02-22Gerald 'Bo' King, one of Sigmon’s lawyers, expressed frustration over the lack of information regarding execution methods.
South Carolina man to be killed in US’s first firing squad execution in 15 years | South CarolinaUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-21