Oklahoma

Long hours, dangerous conditions and remote, rural locations have meant fewer officers and a system plagued with increased killings and violence

John Basco's death is the 14th this year at the jail, which has faced criticism over inmate deaths, escapes and other incidents

“He's very disappointed that he's still in prison for a murder he didn't commit,” Tommy Ward's attorney said

Oklahoma AG John O'Connor asked the state appeals court in June to set execution dates for 25 death row inmates

"For the sake of the victims' families, many of whom have waited for decades — as many executions as possible are set four weeks apart," AG John O'Connor said

The ruling paves way for the state to request execution dates for more than two dozen death row inmates who were plaintiffs in the case

State correctional officers are expected to receive a 30% raise while probation and parole employees should see around 20% added to their pay

Despite significant injury, Sgt. Dustin Willbanks helped his partner subdue the inmate before others could be hurt

Department of Corrections Director Scott Crow testified he was confident the proper drugs were used during executions

Attorneys for more than two dozen death row inmates argue that the state's method creates a risk of unconstitutional pain and suffering

"While it may be gruesome to look at, we all agree it will be quicker," said an attorney for one of the inmates

The inmate, who was being held in a mental health unit, had not been checked in almost 12 hours

The degree program is offered free to the inmates and will not incur an expense for the Department of Corrections

"It's great for morale, the culture; it's great for the community," said Gov. Kevin Stitt