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Governor Hires Outside Lawyer to Advise Her on Executions

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — After problems arose with executions of two Oklahoma death row inmates, Gov. Mary Fallin has hired an outside attorney to give her legal advice on the state's execution protocols.

Fallin spokesman Alex Weintz confirmed Wednesday that her office hired former U.S. Attorney Robert McCampbell.

Weintz said the governor wanted to hire an independent legal counsel who had no involvement in any of Oklahoma's recent executions. McCampbell's hiring was first reported by The Oklahoman.

Oklahoma botched an execution last year that prompted an independent investigation and an overhaul of the state's execution protocols.

Then last week, Fallin ordered a last-minute stay after the wrong drug was delivered for a scheduled lethal injection.

Fallin's office has four full-time employees in its legal division, including three attorneys and a legal assistant.