Federal judge stays state death prosecution of Dale Eaton

CHEYENNE (AP) — A federal judge has handed the state of Wyoming another setback in its effort to execute a man convicted of killing a Montana woman nearly 30 years ago.

U.S. District Judge Alan B. Johnson, of Cheyenne, has barred the state from proceeding with a new death penalty sentencing hearing in state court against Dale Wayne Eaton.

Johnson’s order Monday blocks the state from further action...