Supreme Court Allows Texas 600th Execution

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday lifted a stay of execution, allowing Texas to proceed with its 600th lethal injection since 1982. Edward Busby, a North Texas man whom experts for both prosecution and defense have described as intellectually disabled, faces the procedure Thursday evening in Huntsville for the 2006 killing of a retired college professor.

Busby's case has drawn attention due to questions surrounding his competency, though the high court cleared the path after previous delays. Texas has led the nation in executions since resuming capital punishment following a nationwide moratorium.

In Utah, prosecutors filed manslaughter charges Thursday against Taylorsville police officer Jimmy Jeremy Haas, accusing him of violating department policy and law enforcement standards. The charges stem from an October 9, 2024, incident in which Haas shot an unarmed man through the back window of a pickup truck. A reviewing expert concluded the officer's actions did not align with protocols.

The case highlights ongoing debates over police use of force. Haas faces potential penalties including up to 15 years in prison if convicted.

Meanwhile, the House Ethics Committee opened an...