It says it will use the sedative drug as a substitute for lethal injections . ( CNN ) -- Virginia is adding a drug used in a controversial Ohio execution to its roster of chemicals for lethal injections over the objections of the drug 's manufacturer . 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 .
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 .