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Rutledge Files Motion to Dismiss Complaint in Death Row Lawsuit

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed a motion on Tuesday to dismiss death row inmate Jack Greene’s request to suspend his execution, claiming that the court has no jurisdiction to halt his impending execution.  Greene’s attorneys recently filed a motion in Jefferson County, asking for a hearing to determine whether Greene is legally competent enough to be executed. …


Drug Company Files New Lawsuit to Prevent Use of Its Drug for Arkansas Executions

On Wednesday morning, ahead of a Pulaski County Circuit Court hearing, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed a response to the temporary restraining order filed by a drug distributor and motioned to dismiss the lawsuit. Rutledge stated three claims for the dismissal of the suit: only the Arkansas Supreme Court can issue a stay of an execution when a suit is in state courts, McKesson …