Watch: Tulsa Attorney Alexis Gardner Discusses Death Penalty Cases In Oklahoma

The death penalty in Oklahoma has been a controversial topic for years, so much so that newly-elected Attorney General Gentner Drummond is already pushing to increase the time between scheduled executions.

Attorney General Drummond says it takes a toll on the correction employees in charge of carrying it out.

Attorney Alexis Gardner joined the News On 6 team on Wednesday morning to discuss the death penalty in the state and why cases can go on for decades.