After that case was overturned by Gregg v. Georgia, this practice was applied to Gary Gilmore.
Roper v. Simmons established age limits for this practice. In one case concerning it, a 5-4 majority found it "wantonly and freakishly imposed" after a writ of certiorari (sur-shee-uh-RAIR-ree) was granted to a defendant named Furman. After that case was overturned by Gregg v. Georgia, this practice was applied to Gary Gilmore. For 10 points, name this practice by which chairs named Old Sparky or lethal injections are used to end the lives of convicted murderers.
Roper v. Simmons established age limits for this practice. In one case concerning it, a 5-4 majority found it "wantonly and freakishly imposed" after a writ of certiorari (sur-shee-uh-RAIR-ree) was granted to a defendant named Furman.
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