After botched execution of Christa Pike, Tennessee correction chief steps down
Tennessee Corrections Commissioner Frank Strada is stepping down after a botched execution attempt left inmate Christa Pike in critical condition. Gov. Bill Lee accepted the resignation, which will take effect later this month.
Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada will step down, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday — three days after a botched execution attempt left Christa Pike on a ventilator in critical condition. Strada offered his resignation, and the governor accepted, the news release said. Strada will step down from his role this month, it said. […]
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