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.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 59,921 | $21,000,000 | 3,802$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,151 | $2,700,000 | 722$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,761 | $450,000 | 187$ |
| France | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 31,779 | $2,700,000 | 1,315$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,003 | $350,000 | 181$ |
| Totals | 5 | 515,150,149 | 131,615 | $27,200,000 | 6,207$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Argentina:
Gerald 'Bo' King is the lawyer representing Brad Sigmon, discussing the implications of his execution choices.
5
France:
Gerald King is one of the lawyers representing Brad Sigmon.
6
Denmark:
Gerald King stated that his client, Brad Sigmon, chose the firing squad because he was in an 'impossible' situation.
5
United States:
Gerald 'Bo' King, Sigmon's attorney, stated that the choice Brad faced was impossible.
5
United Kingdom:
Gerald 'Bo' King, one of Sigmon’s lawyers, expressed frustration over the lack of information regarding execution methods.
5