The architect of Tennessee’s new lethal injection protocols is stepping down as leader of the Department of Correction after a second failed execution this year.
Christa Pike was on a ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say
Christa Pike’s attorneys say she remained in a hospital where she was placed on a ventilator and unconscious hours after her failed execution in Tennessee.
Pike’s team says they predicted complications with her execution
Christa Pike’s legal team argued this summer that her health conditions could make her execution painful and difficult.
Tennessee Democrats call on the GOP to fix state executions
Christa Pike’s botched execution has sparked calls to reform the state’s execution protocols.
Blackburn calls to ‘bring back electric chair’ after Tennessee’s second failed execution
U.S. Senator and Tennessee governor hopeful Marsha Blackburn is calling for the state to use the electric chair for executions.
Tennessee’s execution failures need reform, public defender says
The federal public defender’s office in Middle Tennessee is calling for substantial reforms to Tennessee’s lethal injection process.
Updates: Christa Pike on a ventilator and unconscious, attorneys say
Christa Pike was taken to a medical facility after the state tried and failed to execute her Wednesday night. We’re now working to find out the latest with Pike, as well as the ramifications for capital punishment.
Gov. Lee halts execution, orders third-party review following Pike’s failed lethal injection
Tennessee’s governor is ordering a comprehensive review of Tennessee’s second botched execution this year.
Christa Pike’s influence from Tennessee’s death row
Three women who’ve known Christa Pike talked to WPLN News about her impact and influence that extends beyond the walls of Riverbend Maximum Security Prison. Press play to listen.
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