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Pentobarbital, the drug under scrutiny in the US after Pike's failed execution
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · North America
The use of pentobarbital in executions is once again being questioned after the failed attempt with Christa Pike, who survived two doses. The inmate remains in critical condition, raising doubts about the safety of this method. The incident has reignited the debate about the reliability of the drug.
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