VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-01
“followed every step of the State’s lawful, established execution protocol approved by the Attorney General’s Office.”
Tennessee Department of Correction · said 2026-09-30 · reported 2026-10-01
The department defended its procedures after officials failed to execute Christa Gail Pike by lethal injection.
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