Florida executes first of two inmates
Florida carried out its first double execution in more than 60 years, executing James Duckett, a former police officer convicted of killing an 11-year-old girl, and scheduled the execution of 80-year-old Dominick Occhicone for a 1986 murder. The executions are part of an increased push by Governor Ron DeSantis to amplify death penalty use, with Florida executing nearly half of all U.S. prisoners since January 2025. Critics oppose the move, citing concerns over the age and health of the inmates, and argue that the state's actions are influenced by political motives.
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