Ohio approves plan to get execution drug
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio could begin executing inmates with doses of a lethal injection drug prepared by specialized pharmacies under a change in its execution process prompted by difficulties securing the powerful sedative last used by the state.
The state prisons department filed a new execution policy in federal court Friday. It allows compounding pharmacies to provide future supplies of pentobarbital.
The state’s last supply expired with the Sept. 25 execution of Harry Mitts, who fatally shot two people, including a suburban Cleveland police officer.
The new policy also establishes an alternative intravenous drug combination .
New Jersey approves Internet gambling
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Internet gambling will begin in New Jersey on Nov. 26, after a five-day trial period to make sure things work properly.
The state Gaming Enforcement Division told The Associated Press on Friday that Atlantic City’s 12 casinos may begin a “soft play” period on Nov. 21 for invited guests. If all goes well, the casinos can begin full Internet gambling on Nov. 26.
Gamblers would have to be physically within New Jersey’s boundaries in order to play. New Jersey will be the third state in the nation to offer online gambling, along with Nevada and Delaware.
Online gambling is designed to give the struggling casinos new revenue, though some worry the in-person business will simply migrate to computers, leading to casino job losses.
Regulations governing online gambling will take effect Oct. 21.
Libya offers apology for embassy attack
TRIPOLI, Libya – The Libyan government has apologized for the mob attack on the Russian Embassy in Tripoli that prompted Russia to evacuate all of its diplomats and their families from the North African nation.
The Foreign Ministry said Friday that Prime Minister Ali Zidan and Foreign Minister Mohammed Abdel-Aziz visited the site of the attack and “expressed apologies for such irresponsible actions.” It added that authorities will beef up security at foreign missions.
Russia says no embassy employees were hurt in Wednesday’s attack.
An armed mob broke into the embassy compound in the Libyan capital, climbing over walls, breaking down a metal gate and shooting in the air.
Associated Press
