CRIMETHE INTERCEPT
Indiana Banned Press From Executions for “Dignity.” It Actually Serves Repression.
Indiana banned media from attending executions, claiming it preserves the dignity of condemned individuals. The article argues this policy obstructs government accountability, citing numerous botched executions across the U.S. where prisoners suffered visibly.
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