florida used the drug as a substitute for pentobarbital, which has been in short supply after the danish manufacturer prohibited its use in executions. william happ was pronounced dead 14 minutes after his execution began tuesday evening. he reportedly appeared to remain conscious longer and to move more frequently while unconscious than prisoners who were given the old drug. a rape case in maryville, missouri has sparked national outrage after the charges were dropped against a well-connected high school football player and the victim's family was forced to leave town amid daily harassment from residents. last january, 14-year-old daisy coleman blacked out after being given large amounts of alcohol at a party. she was then allegedly sexually assaulted while another boy videotaped the attack. daisy's 13-year-old friend was also allegedly assaulted the same night. daisy was then dropped on her front porch, barely conscious, in 22-degree weather, where her mother found her in the morning. despite evidence and interviews supporting the case against the accused, prosecutors dropped the charg