Utah says it will get proven lethal injection drug 3 days before Taberon Honie execution

Officials said they are scrapping plans to use an untested three-drug cocktail, which has been challenged by Honie in a new lawsuit. The state now wants the suit dismissed.

(Utah Department of Corrections) A photo of Taberon Honie, who is scheduled to be executed on Aug. 8, 2024.

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