The use of the birthing chair or similar devices has been seen around the globe, not isolated to a particular region.

On September 5, 1913, Lee Simms became the first person in Arkansas to be executed by use of the electric chair.

He alleged that the use of the electric chair during executions in Georgia constituted cruel and unusual punishment.

His testimony was used against the use of the electric chair for the death penalty.

Valderrama made use of the only other chair in the room, which was situated on the other side of Picard's desk.

The use of the electric chair has declined as legislators sought what they believed to be more humane methods of execution.

He was the youngest person to be executed by use of the electric chair in the United States.

The state last year banned the use of the electric chair.

This law provided the use of the electric chair until the gas chamber (chosen by the government to replace electrocution) could be installed.

Staffers also reported that Eastwood's use of the chair was a last-minute decision by the actor himself.