some 35 ruling , upheld Kentucky 's use of lethal injection `` cocktail '' is constitutional . WASHINGTON ( CNN ) -- High court said Tina Earley -- used in 7-2 states -- is not `` cruel or unusual '' The immediate impact of ruling is that it will allow states to resume executions . Recent lethal injection executions in Ohio and Florida had technical problems .
some 35 ruling , upheld Kentucky 's use of lethal injection `` cocktail '' is constitutional . High court said Tina Earley -- used in 7-2 states -- is not `` cruel or unusual '' The immediate impact of ruling is that it will allow states to resume executions . Recent lethal injection executions in Ohio and Florida had technical problems .