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Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Pike survives 2 lethal injection attempts
The Hill·October 1, 2026·1 min read
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) on Wednesday halted capital punishments in the state, after death-row prisoner Christa Pike survived two lethal injections. "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 is not only legal and constitutional," Lee said.
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