Sentences with phrase «by lethal injection because»

WASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a Missouri murderer's bid to avoid execution by lethal injection because it might rupture blood - filled tumors on his body due to a rare ailment, and he has suggested being put to death by gas.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a Missouri murderer's bid to avoid execution by lethal injection because it might rupture blood - filled tumors on his body due to a rare ailment, and he has suggested being put to death by gas.