Tennessee governor orders third-party review, pauses all executions for the rest of the year
Governor Bill Lee has ordered a third-party review of a botched execution and paused all state executions for the remainder of the year. The decision follows concerns regarding the state's responsibility in carrying out capital punishment.
Gov. Bill Lee has ordered a third-party review of the botched execution of Christa Pike and put a hold on state executions for the rest of the year. “Carrying out a lawfully imposed sentence is among the State’s most serious responsibilities, and the people of Tennessee expect it to be done in a manner that […]
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