It says it will use the sedative drug as a substitute for lethal injections . The same drug was used in a controversial mass execution in 2009 . The drug 's manufacturer says it objects to its use in capital punishment .
Virginia says it will use the sedative midazolam as a drug for lethal injections . The same drug was used in a controversial Ohio execution in January . The drug 's manufacturer says it objects to its use in capital punishment .